worry definition

1. a strong feeling of anxiety
• examples: his worry over the prospect of being fired
• examples: it is not work but worry that kills
• examples: he wanted to die and end his troubles
2. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
• examples: I worry about my job
3. be concerned with
• examples: I worry about my grades
4. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
• examples: I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
5. lacerate by biting
• examples: the dog worried his bone
6. touch or rub constantly
• examples: The old man worried his beads