worry - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for worry , a list of similar words for worry from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

Synonyms

• concern
• headache
• vexation
• worry

More generic

• negative stimulus

More specific

• bugaboo
• burden
• business
• encumbrance
• incumbrance
• load
• onus

Noun

a strong feeling of anxiety

Synonyms

• trouble
• worry

More generic

• anxiety

Verb

touch or rub constantly

Synonyms

• worry

More generic

• rub

Verb

lacerate by biting

Synonyms

• worry

More generic

• incise

Verb

disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Synonyms

• vex
• worry

More generic

• cark
• disorder
• disquiet
• distract
• perturb
• trouble
• unhinge

Opposite / Antonyms

• reassure

More specific

• eat
• eat on
• misgive
• nag

Related

• worry

Related

• worry

Verb

be concerned with

Synonyms

• care
• worry

More generic

• mind

More specific

• brood
• dwell

Verb

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

Synonyms

• worry

More specific

• fear
• fret
• fuss
• niggle
• obsess

Related

• vex
• worry

Verb

be on the mind of

Synonyms

• concern
• interest
• occupy
• worry

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