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