worry (noun)
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 worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles" [syn: trouble]
worry
(verb)
1: be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"
2: be concerned with; "I worry about my grades" [syn: care]
3: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me" [syn: vex] [ant: reassure]
4: be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant" [syn: concern, interest, occupy]
5: lacerate by biting; "the dog worried his bone"
6: touch or rub constantly; "The old man worried his beads"