WORRY

/ˈwɒɹi/

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Definition

/ˈwɒɹi/

noun

A strong feeling of anxiety.
“I'm afflicted by worry throughout the night.”
An instance or cause of such a feeling.
“My main worry is that I'll miss the train.”

verb

To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
“Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.”
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
“Your tone of voice worries me.”
To harass; to irritate or distress.
“The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.”