stewing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of stewingnext
as in fretting

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stewing

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verb

present participle of stew
1
as in boiling
to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam stew the chicken till tender, and then remove the meat from the bones

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as in worrying
to experience concern or anxiety stop stewing over that game and just try to do better next time

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stews

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