What is another word for wringing hands?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪŋɪŋ hˈandz] (IPA) 
The phrase "wringing hands" refers to a gesture of anxiety, distress or helplessness that involves twisting the palms together in a wringing motion. Some synonyms for this gesture include fretting, gnashing, writhing, twisting, contorting, clutching, clasping, grasping, clenching, squeezing, rubbing, tugging and fidgeting. These expressions convey a sense of agitation, nervousness or agitation and are often used to describe someone who is worried, upset or uncertain about something. Whether one is wringing their hands out of fear, nerves or frustration, these phrases provide a variety of ways to describe this common human gesture.
