Definitions for worry

Overview of noun worry

The noun worry has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (8) concern, worry, headache, vexation

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

2. (6) worry, trouble

(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")

Overview of verb worry

The verb worry has 6 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (32) worry

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

2. (9) worry, care

(be concerned with; "I worry about my grades")

3. (9) worry, vex

(disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep

4. concern, interest, occupy, worry

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

5. worry

(lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone")

6. worry

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