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Handwringing

Noun:

1. The act of twisting, rubbing, or clenching one's hands together in a display of worry, anxiety, or distress.

Example sentence: After hearing the news, she couldn't help but engage in constant handwringing, unsure of what the future held.

Verb:

1. To twist, rub, or clench one's hands together in an expression of worry, anxiety, or distress.

Example sentence: He began handwringing and pacing back and forth as he waited for the test results.