préoccuper — meaning in English

English meaning

• concern noun A feeling of worry about something.
• gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

Senses

préoccuper is used for these senses in English:

• concern (transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
• gnaw (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

concern — full definition

1. noun A feeling of worry about something.
2. noun A business or company.
3. verb To relate to, affect, or be of importance to someone.
4. verb To cause someone to worry.

gnaw — full definition

1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

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