FUSSES Synonyms: 395 Similar and Opposite Words

fusses 1 of 2

noun

plural of fuss

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent she made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play

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as in huffs

a state of nervous or irritated concern the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough

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as in commotions

a state of noisy, confused activity the company managed the move into the new building without any undue fuss

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as in whines

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm

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fusses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fuss

as in complains

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house

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as in raves

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist

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as in moans

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad

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as in drools

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash

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as in worries

to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control

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as in bothers

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you

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Recent Examples of fusses

Verb

Five-month-old Ladoo fusses in a hammock made from an old scarf. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fusses

Noun

Williams has been vocal about her objections to the guardianships, and her attempts to be removed from it.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The California Board of Pharmacy in 2025 reversed course on regulations that would have made the supplement more difficult to acquire after objections from some firefighters.

— Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of objections

Noun

In the decades after his death, Johnson’s loose playing and harrowing moans set American music on a path that would encompass Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, even Nas.

— Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Sweet tweets, soft moans, the distant caw of a shore bird piloting toward the sea, spirited and hopeful, daylight already breaking through.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of moans

Verb

Shannon basically complains so much that Jenn, a sweet baby angel straight from a Hallmark Christmas movie, offers to change rooms with her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
The private sector complains that there are jobs but that Indians aren’t skilled enough to be hired.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of complains

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Her research started with the usual suspects of nightlife lore — 1920s Paris, 1970s disco and 1990s raves.

— Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of raves

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At one point, when Reagan suggests sharing missile-defense technology, Gorbachev stands up and whines about how America will not even share dairy technology so that the Soviets can provide milk to their children.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
The snippet ends just as the cat whines and tucks its head beneath the barrier, not far from the officer filming the scene.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of whines

Verb

The second is no small consideration in a system where sponsors are sued with some regularity, and Cerulli reports that worries about fees and litigation have slowed sponsors from changing their target-date arrangements at all.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Red velvet cake, but no happy surprises Cristi McGarey’s family often worries about the impact of what has felt like an unending deployment on her 22-year-old son.

— Chris Quintana, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026