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English noun: dither

1. dither (state) an excited state of agitation


SamplesHe was in a dither.
There was a terrible flap about the theft.


Synonymsflap, fuss, pother, tizzy


Broader (hypernym)agitation


English verb: dither

1. dither (emotion) act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)fret

2. dither (emotion) make a fuss; be agitated


Synonymsflap, pother


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)fret, fuss, niggle









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