1. the behaviour that comes from being nervous or worried, especially when this seems excessive (= more than seems reasonable or appropriate)
   • ● The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.
   • ● hand-wringing headlines claiming that mobile phones are bad for our health

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