Worry
WordNet
noun
(1) Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
"New York traffic is a constant concern"
"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"
"He wanted to die and end his troubles"
verb
(3) Touch or rub constantly
"The old man worried his beads"
(4) Lacerate by biting
"The dog worried his bone"
(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 worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
"I worry about my job"
(7) Be on the mind of
"I worry about the second Germanic consonant"
WiktionaryText
Verb
- To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
- Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
- To harass; to irritate or distress.
- The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- Your tone of voice worries me.
- To be troubled, to give way to mental anxiety.
- Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
- To strangle.