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Meaning
Verb
●
To be
troubled
; to
give way
to
mental
anxiety
or doubt.
●
Disturb the
peace of mind
of;
afflict
with
mental
agitation
or distress.
●
To
harass
; to
irritate
or distress.
●
To
seize
or
shake
by the
throat
, especially of a
dog
or wolf.
●
To
touch
repeatedly
, to
fiddle
with.
●
In Scottish English & West Country English:
To strangle.
Noun
●
A strong
feeling
of anxiety.
●
An
instance
or cause of such a feeling.
●
A person who
causes
worry.
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Wiktionary
Origin
worry
English
wyrġan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Fret
Concern
Preoccupy
Vex
Care
Persecute
Nag
Eat
Disturb
Stew
Solicit
Related
Fear
Complain
Concern
Panic
Bother
Stress
Anxiety
Talk
Nervousness
Forget
Think
Brag
Distress
Fears
Frustration
Apprehension
Anxious
Feeling
Dread
Sadness
Tension
Anger
Guilt
Wonder
Regret
Confusion
Know
Pain
Disappointment
Feelings
Uneasiness
Danger
Grumble
Despair
Problem
Shame
Feel
Anxieties
Discomfort
Whinge
Afraid
Depression
Sorrow
Excitement
Think Twice
Give A Damn
Give A Crap
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Rhymes
Worry
Curry
Hurry
Flurry
Scurry
Murray
Surrey
Fort Mcmurray
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