n. Function: verb
1 to disturb one or destroy one's peace of mind by repeated or persistent tormenting attacks FF1C; vain regrets that worry his spirit FF1E;
Synonyms: annoy, bedevil, beleaguer, dun, gnaw, hagride, harass, harry, hassle, needle, pester, plague, tantalize, tease, ||wherret
Related Words: 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
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Synonyms: TROUBLE 1, ail, cark, distress, upset
3 to experience concern, disquietude, or anxiety FF1C; worrying over her children's health FF1E;
Synonyms: cark, fret, fuss, pother, stew, ||tew
Related Words: 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