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