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for February 24
fraught adj
  1. (nautical) Of a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo.
  2. (figurative)
    1. Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
    2. (specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.
    3. Followed by with: furnished, provided. [...]
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