worry

(n) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
- New York traffic is a constant concern
- it's a major worry
headache, vexation, concern,
(n) 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
trouble,

(v) be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
- I worry about my job
(v) be concerned with
- I worry about my grades
care,
(v) disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
- I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
vex,
(v) be on the mind of
- I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
concern, interest, occupy,
(v) lacerate by biting
- the dog worried his bone
(v) touch or rub constantly
- The old man worried his beads

headache vexation concern trouble care vex interest occupy

reassure assure

word work worm worn wort

words wordy works world wormy worse worst worth

worrying worryingly worrywart