Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
She was worried about her son who had been sent off to fight in the war.
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
Your tone of voice worries me.
To harass; to irritate or distress.
The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
Your dog’s been worrying sheep again.
To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
To strangle.