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   Wor·ry

   /ˈwərē/

   

   verb

   • 1. give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles: "he worried about his soldier sons in the war" Similar fretbe worriedbe concernedbe anxiousagonizebrooddwell onpanicget in a paniclose sleepget worked upget in a flusterget overwroughtbe on tenterhooksinformal:have butterflies in one's stomachget stressedget in a flapget in a stateget in a tizz/tizzyget in a sweatsweatget steamed upget in a latherstewtorture oneselftorment oneselfbe in a blue funk
   • ▪ cause annoyance to: "the noise never really stops, but it doesn't worry me" Similar troublebothercause anxietymake anxiousdisturbdistressupsetconcerndisquietdiscomposefretagitateunsettleperturbfrightenalarmscareflusterflurrystressstraintaxharasstormentplaguebedevilbesiegeirkvexprey on one's mindweigh heavily on one's mindweigh downoppressburdenbe a great weight onlie heavy ongnaw atinformal:hasslegive someone a hard timethrowfazerattlebugget todo someone's head indiscombobulatemess with someone's head
   • ▪ cause to feel anxiety or concern: "there was no need to worry her"
   • 2. (of a dog or other carnivorous animal) tear at, gnaw on, or drag around with the teeth: "I found my dog contentedly worrying a bone"
   • ▪ (of a dog) chase and attack (livestock, especially sheep): "a farmer shot a dog that had been worrying sheep" Similar attacksavagemaulmutilatemanglego fortear attear to piecesclawbitegnaw atlacerateshakepull atmolesttormentpersecute

   noun

   • 1. a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems: "he's demented with worry" Similar anxietydisturbanceperturbationtroublebotherdistressconcerncareupsetuneasinessuneasedisquietdisquietudedisconcertmentfretfulnessrestlessnessnervousnessnervesagitationedginesstensiontensenessstressstrainapprehensionfearfearfulnessdreadforebodingtrepidationmisgivingangstinformal:butterflies (in the stomach)the williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe jumpsjitterinesstwitchiness
   • ▪ a source of anxiety: "the idea is to secure peace of mind for people whose greatest worry is fear of attack" Similar problemcause for concernnuisancepestplaguetrialtribulationtroubleirritationirritantvexationbanebugbearthorn in one's flesh/sideburdencrosscross to bearinformal:painpain in the neckheadachehasslestress

   Word Origin Old Englishwyrgan ‘strangle’, of West Germanic origin. In Middle English the original sense of the verb gave rise to the meaning ‘seize by the throat and tear’, later figuratively ‘harass’, whence ‘cause anxiety to’ (early 19th century, the date also of the noun).

   Derivatives

   • 1. worrier noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnxietyAnxiety - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness.

3. pallipedia.org › worryWhat is Worry - Meaning and definition - Pallipedia

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   3 days ago · Unpleasant or uncomfortable thoughts that cannot be consciously controlled by trying to turn the attention to other subjects. The worrying is often persistent, repetitive, and out of proportion to the topic worried about (it can even be about a triviality). American Psychiatric Association.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fearFear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   18 hours ago · The meaning of FEAR is an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. How to use fear in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fear.

5. www.healthyplace.com › anxiety-panic › anxietyAnxiety Symptoms: Recognizing Signs of Anxiety | HealthyPlace

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   4 days ago · Medically reviewed by Harry Croft, MD. Anxiety symptoms, including physical symptoms of anxiety, and what to do about them. Plus recognizing the signs of anxiety.

   • Recognizing signs of anxiety before your nervousness and other symptoms of anxiety get out of hand can help you reduce their intensity. (in-depth i...
   • One way to treat anxiety is to face your worries and apprehension associated with upcoming challenges in advance to reduce anxiety symptoms. Perhap...
   • Fear, a very common symptom of anxiety, dissipates and loses its power when faced head-on. The other signs of anxiety, listed above will follow sui...

6. www.healthyplace.com › worry-how-much-is-too-muchWorry: How Much Is Too Much? | HealthyPlace

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   5 days ago · What Is Worry? Worry, also called "What if..." thinking, is pervasive in GAD. Thoughts such as, "What if I am late for the interview? "What if I don't do well on my math test?" constantly run through the mind of the GAD sufferer. To some degree, this type of thinking is a normal reaction to life - everyone has worries and concerns.

7. www.healthyplace.com › self-help › positivityWhat is Negative Thinking? How It Destroys Your Mental Health

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   2 days ago · Emma-Marie Smith. print. Negative thinking is something we all engage in from time to time, but constant negativity can destroy your mental health, leaving you depressed and anxious.

8. www.buoyhealth.com › learn › social-anxiety-disorderSocial Anxiety Disorder: 7 Triggers & Treatment | Buoy

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   5 days ago · Understand social anxiety disorder, its common triggers, and how it leads to isolation and panic during social interactions. Learn how to effectively treat it.