worry worry /ˈwɝːi/

noun

1. () Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness  ( vexation , concern , headache , worry )
   something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
    New York traffic is a constant concern
   New York traffic is a constant concern
    It's a major worry
   it's a major worry
   
2. () A strong feeling of anxiety  ( trouble , worry )
   a strong feeling of anxiety
    His worry over the prospect of being fired
   his worry over the prospect of being fired
    It is not work but worry that kills
   it is not work but worry that kills
    He wanted to die and end his troubles
   he wanted to die and end his troubles
   
   

verb

1. () Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy  ( worry )
   be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
    I worry about my job
   I worry about my job
   
2. () Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress  ( vex , worry )
   disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
    I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
   I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
   
3. () Be concerned with  ( care , worry )
   be concerned with
    I worry about my grades
   I worry about my grades
   
4. Touch or rub constantly  ( worry )
   touch or rub constantly
    The old man worried his beads
   The old man worried his beads
   
5. Lacerate by biting  ( worry )
   lacerate by biting
    The dog worried his bone
   the dog worried his bone
   
6. Be on the mind of  ( worry , interest , occupy , concern )
   be on the mind of
    I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift
   I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift