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'worry' - used as a noun
1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
it's a major worry
2. a strong feeling of anxiety
his worry over the prospect of being fired
it is not work but worry that kills

'worry' - used as a verb
3. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
I worry about my job
4. be concerned with
I worry about my grades
5. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
6. be on the mind of
I worry about the second Germanic consonant
7. lacerate by biting
the dog worried his bone
8. touch or rub constantly
The old man worried his beads

derived forms
1. Worry / Plural
worries
2. Worry / Past
worried
3. Worry / Third Person
worries
4. Worry / Present Participle
worrying
Variations of 'worry'
 
Antonym
  • reassure
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