Worrying

verb

/ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 3.4

Definitions

1.verbTo be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

"Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."

2.verbDisturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

"Your tone of voice worries me."

3.verbTo harass; to irritate or distress.

"The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."

4.verbTo seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.

"Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."

5.verbTo touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.

6.verbTo strangle.

7.adjectiveInducing worry.

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