worry

/wɜri/ verbnoun
5 letters2 syllables11 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS8
VERB
1

Be on the mind of.

“I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift”

2

Be concerned with.

“I worry about my grades”

3

Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.

“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”

4

Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy.

“I worry about my job”

5

Lacerate by biting.

6

Touch or rub constantly.

NOUN
1

Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.

“it's a major worry”

2

A strong feeling of anxiety.

“his worry over the prospect of being fired”

“it is not work but worry that kills”

WORD FORMS
Related formworrying
Related formworrier
Related formworriment
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®11 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word22 points
Triple word33 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinorryway
Starts & ends withW … Y
Syllableswor · ry
SYNONYMS & RELATED12
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