worry

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To harass; to irritate or distress.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To be troubled, to give way to mental anxiety.
  5. Verb.  (transitive, obsolete) To strangle.
  6. Noun.  A strong feeling of anxiety.
  7. Noun.  An instance or cause of such a feeling.

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