worried
/ˈwʌɹid/
Dictionary
adjective
- Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
"She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war."
verb
- To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
"Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
"Your tone of voice worries me."
- To harass; to irritate or distress.
"The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."
- To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
"Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."
- To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
- To strangle.
Synonyms:fret
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