worry (EN)

verb, noun

verb “worry”

1. to feel troubled or anxious
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   I can't help worrying about whether I locked the door when we left the house.
2. to cause someone to feel anxious or distressed
   The constant noise from the construction site worries the residents in the neighborhood.
3. to bother or annoy someone persistently
   The older kids at school keep worrying the younger ones for lunch money.
4. to attack or shake by the throat, as a dog or wolf does to its prey
   The farmer caught a stray dog worrying his chickens in the barnyard.

noun “worry”

1. a feeling of anxiety or concern
   Her worry about the job interview kept her awake all night.
2. a specific cause of anxiety or concern
   His biggest worry was whether he would make it to the airport on time.