noun
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A strong feeling of anxiety.
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I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.
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An instance or cause of such a feeling.
example
My main worry is that I'll miss the train.
verb
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To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
example
Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
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Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
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Your tone of voice worries me.
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To harass; to irritate or distress.
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The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
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To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
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Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
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To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
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To strangle.