· something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"

Synonym(s): concern, headache, vexation

Hypernym(s): negative_stimulus

· 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"

Synonym(s): trouble

Hypernym(s): anxiety

· be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"

· be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"

Synonym(s): care

Hypernym(s): mind

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

Synonym(s): vex

Hypernym(s): perturb, unhinge, disquiet, trouble, cark, distract, disorder

Antonym(s): reassure

· be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"

Synonym(s): concern, interest, occupy

· lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone"

Hypernym(s): incise

· touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads"

Hypernym(s): rub