worry
/wˈɝi/
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Definitions
Noun
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it''s a major worry"
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"
Verb
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"
Verb
be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"
Verb
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter''s health is worrying me"
Verb
be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
Verb
lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone"
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touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads"