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to worry
01
to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems
Intransitive: to worry | to worry about sth
Examples
She tends to worry about upcoming exams.
Do n't worry, I'll take care of everything while you're away.
02
to bother or irritate someone repeatedly
Transitive: to worry sb
Examples
The dripping faucet worried him as he tried to focus on his work.
The child 's whining started to worry the tired teacher.
03
to chew, pull, or shake something with the teeth, often aggressively or persistently
Transitive: to worry sth
Examples
The dog worried the old shoe until it was in shreds.
She watched as the puppy worried the toy, growling playfully.
04
to handle or move something over and over, often in a way that shows anxiety or distraction
Transitive: to worry sth
Examples
He worried the pen in his hand while waiting for the results.
She nervously worried the edge of her napkin during the meeting.
05
to cause someone to feel nervous, uneasy, or troubled in their mind
Transitive: to worry sb
Examples
She was worried by the thought of losing her job.
The delay in the flight worried him, as he had important plans.
Worry
01
the state of feeling anxiety
Examples
His constant worry about the future kept him up at night.
She expressed her worry over her son's health.
02
something that causes concern, fear, or nervousness
Examples
The rising cost of living is a major worry for many families.
The safety of the children during the trip was a common worry among teachers.
Lexical Tree
worried
worrier
worriment
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