Worry (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Meaning ²

Lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Meaning ³

Be concerned with; "I worry about my grades".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Care

Hyponyms

• Dwell

Related Words

• Worry (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Interest
• Occupy
• Concern

Meaning ⁵

Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Hyponyms

• Fret
• Niggle

Related Words

• Worry (noun)
• Worrier (noun)
• Worriment (noun)

Meaning ⁶

Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Vex

Antonyms

• Reassure

Hypernyms

• Cark
• Disquiet
• Trouble
• Distract
• Unhinge
• Disorder

Hyponyms

• Eat On

Related Words

• Worry (noun)
• Worrying (noun)