noun
- Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.
- usage: "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
- A strong feeling of anxiety.
- usage: "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
- synonyms: trouble
verb
- Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy.
- usage: "I worry about my job"
- Be concerned with.
- usage: "I worry about my grades"
- synonyms: care
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- usage: "I cannot sleep-my daughter's health is worrying me"
- synonyms: vex
- Be on the mind of.
- usage: "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
- Lacerate by biting.
- usage: "the dog worried his bone"
- Touch or rub constantly.
- usage: "The old man worried his beads"
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