I. verb
1.
to disturb one or destroy one's peace of mind by repeated or persistent tormenting attacks
vain regrets that worry his spirit
Synonyms: annoy, bedevil, beleaguer, dun, gnaw, hagride, harass, harry, hassle, needle, pester, plague, tantalize, tease, ||wherret
Related Word: beset, bother, fret, pelt, trouble, vex; goad, test, try; afflict, torment, torture; aggrieve, oppress, persecute, wrong
Idioms: give one gyp
Contrasted words: comfort, console, solace; alleviate, assuage, ease, relieve
2.
Synonyms: trouble 1, ail, cark, distress, upset
3.
to experience concern, disquietude, or anxiety
worrying over her children's health
Synonyms: cark, fret, fuss, pother, stew, ||tew
Related Word: carry on, take on; despair, give up; bother, concern (oneself); agitate, disquiet, disturb, trouble
Idioms: be upset, bite one's nails
Contrasted words: accept, submit; abide, bear, endure, stand, support; disregard, ignore, overlook, pass over
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: care 2, anxiety, concern, concernment, disquiet, disquietude, solicitude, unease, uneasiness
Related Word: presentiment; doubt, mistrust, uncertainty; anguish, heartache, woe
Contrasted words: composure, equanimity, sangfroid; assurance, certainty, certitude, confidence, security
2.
Synonyms: trial 2, care, trouble