wor·ry /ˈwɜri/
1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
synset: concern, worry, headache, vexation
2. a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
1. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"
synset: worry
2. be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"
3. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
4. be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
synset: concern, interest, occupy, worry
5. lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone"
synset: worry
6. touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads"
synset: worry
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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