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