WORRY

(noun) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
"New York traffic is a constant concern", "it's a major worry"
synonyms : concern , headache , vexation
(noun) 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"
synonyms : trouble
(verb) touch or rub constantly
"The old man worried his beads"
(verb) lacerate by biting
"the dog worried his bone"
(verb) disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
"I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
synonyms : vex
(verb) be concerned with
"I worry about my grades"
synonyms : care
(verb) be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
"I worry about my job"
(verb) be on the mind of
"I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
synonyms : concern , interest , occupy

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