worry

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth.

2. 2transitive verb

   To harass or beset with importunity, or with care an anxiety; to vex; to annoy; to torment; to tease; to fret; to trouble; to plague.

3. 3transitive verb

   To harass with labor; to fatigue.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To feel or express undue care and anxiety; to manifest disquietude or pain; to be fretful; to chafe; as, the child worries; the horse worries.

5. 5noun

   A state of undue solicitude; a state of disturbance from care and anxiety; vexation; anxiety; fret; as, to be in a worry.

6. 6noun

   something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

   "New York traffic is a constant concern"

   "it's a major worry"

   Synonyms

   concernheadachevexation
7. 7noun

   a strong feeling of anxiety

   "his worry over the prospect of being fired"

   "it is not work but worry that kills"

   Synonyms

   trouble
8. 8verb

   touch or rub constantly

   "The old man worried his beads"

9. 9verb

   lacerate by biting

   "the dog worried his bone"

10. 10verb

    disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

    "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"

    Synonyms

    vex
11. 11verb

    be concerned with

    "I worry about my grades"

    Synonyms

    care
12. 12verb

    be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

    "I worry about my job"

13. 13verb

    be on the mind of

    "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"

    Synonyms

    concerninterestoccupy