worry

/ˈwɒɹi//ˈwʌɹi//ˈwɝɹi/

noun

  1. 1

    A strong feeling of anxiety.

    I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.
  2. 2

    An instance or cause of such a feeling.

    My main worry is that I'll miss the train.

verb

  1. 1

    To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

    Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
  2. 2

    Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

    Your tone of voice worries me.
  3. 3

    To harass; to irritate or distress.

    The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
  4. 4

    To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

    Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
  5. 5

    To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

  6. 6

    To strangle.

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