worry
51worry beads — a string of beads manipulated to relieve worry and tension. [1955 60] * * * …
52worry lines — a type of dynamic lines consisting of horizontal lines across the forehead that become more prominent when the person is having stress or worry. Called also forehead l s …
53worry something out — discover or devise a solution by persistent thought. → worry …
54worry beads — wor′ry beads n. pl. jew a string of beads manipulated to relieve worry and tension • Etymology: 1955–60 …
55worry — Synonyms and related words: ado, afflict, aggravate, aggravation, aggrieve, agitate, ail, anguish, annoy, annoyance, anxiety, bad news, badger, bait, be at, be the matter, bedevil, bedevilment, beleaguer, beset, besetment, bore, bother,… …
56worry — v. a. 1598 B.; part. ‘worewed.’ HD. 1915. AS. werian …
57worry — wor·ry || wÉœrɪ / wÊŒ n. concern; fear; misfortune, distress; source of concern; ripping of meat with the teeth (e.g. by dogs) v. be concerned; make concerned; annoy, harass; tear meat with the teeth (e.g. dogs); advance through great effort …
58worry — to make sexual advances to an unwilling partner Originally, of dogs and animals, to kill by gripping the throat, whence, by transference, mental distress in, or harassment of, humans: It is perfectly dreadful that Wifie should be so… …
59worry — v 1. fret, agonize, lose sleep over, Inf. stew, writhe, stay awake nights, Inf. get grey hair, Sl. sweat, Sl. sweat blood, feel uneasy, Archaic. cark, be anxious, be tied up in knots, be afraid; fidget, fuss, be restive; lose heart, despond,… …
60worry — wor·ry …
