adjective🔗ShareThinking 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."mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt."Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine."mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDisturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress."Your tone of voice worries me."mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo harass; to irritate or distress."The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors."mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf."Your dog’s been worrying sheep again."animalactioninhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo touch repeatedly, to fiddle with."The child worried the loose thread on his shirt, unable to stop his fidgeting. "mindsensationemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strangle."The bully threatened to worry the smaller child if he didn't hand over his lunch money. "actioninhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
