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fusses

NOUN

disturbance, trouble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commotion confusion controversy excitement flap furor hassle ruckus stink

STRONG

ado agitation altercation argument bickering bother broil bustle complaint difficulty display dispute fight flurry flutter fret objection palaver perturbation quarrel row scene squabble stew stir storm to-do turmoil unrest upset worry

WEAK

falling-out kick-up wingding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement calm calmness peace quiet

STRONG

concurrence ease happiness harmony rest

Example Sentences

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A nurse fits a shirt on a newborn who fusses at first and then cries loudly.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2022

She fusses about his health and his attitude, remarking to her son that at least he had given up on his crazy earlier plan:

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021

“We’ve had this very, very dark period,” she says, careful not to sound too relieved as she fusses with the fit of her mask.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2021

Ba's foster mum fusses in the background, making lunch and occasionally interjecting to clarify or add some detail to his account of his journey here from Vietnam.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020

Her father fusses with his rucksack, with the door latch, with his matches.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr