French-English translations for préoccuper

agitateHe was greatly agitated by the newsthe wind agitates the seato agitate water in a vessel
alarm
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The clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedsideYou should set the alarm on your watch to go off at seven oclock

concern
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This is also a concern in this case. Cette question doit nous préoccuper dans le cas présent. Mark’s health was of great concern to ConnieMost people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London
disquiet
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He felt disquieted by the lack of interest the child had shown
disturb
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The noisy ventilation disturbed me during the exam.The performance was disturbed twice by a ringing mobile phone.A school of fish disturbed the water.
gnaw
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The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two.Her comment gnawed at me all day and I couldnt think about anything else.
perturb
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ruffle
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She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem.to put the mind in a ruffleRuffle the end of the cuff

trouble
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He was in trouble when the rain startedThe trouble was a leaking brake line. The trouble with that suggestion is that we lack the funds to put it in motion. The bridge column magnified the trouble with a slight tilt in the wrong directionthe troubles in Northern Ireland
unsettleDont unsettle the horses or theyll bolt.
upsetHe was upset when she refused his friendship.My children often get upset with their classmates.His stomach was upset, so he didnt want to move.
worry
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Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.Your tone of voice worries me.The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.