worry

n 1: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of

unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern";

"it's a major worry" [syn: {concern}, {headache}, {vexation}]

2: a strong feeling of anxiety; "his distress as the prospect

of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills";

"he wanted to die and end his troubles" [syn: {distress},

{trouble}]

v 1: be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

2: be concerned with; "I worry about my grades" [syn: {care}]

3: disturb the peace of mind of [ant: {reassure}]

4: think moodily or anxiously about something [syn: {brood}, {dwell}]

5: be on the mind of; "What is worrying you?" [syn: {concern},

{interest}, {occupy}]

6: lacerate by biting; of dogs

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

8: be concerned with or about something or somebody [syn: {mind}]