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1 worry
1. transitive verb1) beunruhigenit worries me to death to think that... — ich sorge mich zu Tode, wenn ich [daran] denke, dass...
worry oneself [about something] — sich (Dat.) um etwas Sorgen machen
2) (bother) stören3)2. intransitive verbworry a bone — [Hund usw.:] an einem Knochen [herum]nagen
sich (Dat.) Sorgen machen; sich sorgenworry about something — sich (Dat.) um etwas Sorgen machen
don't worry about it — mach dir deswegen keine Sorgen!
I should worry — (coll. iron.) was kümmert mich das?
3. nounnot to worry — (coll.) kein Problem (ugs.)
Sorge, dieit must be a great worry to you — es muss dir große Sorgen bereiten
* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) (sich) ängstigen2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) zusetzen,bedrängen3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) schütteln2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) die Sorge- academic.ru/83108/worried">worried* * *wor·ry[ˈwʌri, AM ˈwɜ:ri]I. vi<- ie->don't \worry, we'll be right back! keine Sorge, wir sind gleich zurück!don't \worry, I'll handle this! keine Angst, das regle ich schon!why \worry? mach dir keine Sorgen!2. (fiddle with)3.II. vt<- ie->to \worry one's pretty little head [about sth] ( hum fam) sich dat seinen hübschen kleinen Kopf [über etw akk] zerbrechen hum2. (bother)▪ to \worry sb jdn störento \worry sth mit etw dat herumspielen4. (tear at with teeth)to \worry a bone an einem Knochen herumnagen5. (chase)III. nto be a cause of \worry ein Anlass m zur Sorge seinexistential/financial worries existenzielle/finanzielle Sorgento be a minor/major \worry for sb jdm kaum/ernste Sorgen machento not have a \worry in the world keine Sorgen haben, völlig sorgenfrei sein* * *['wʌrɪ]1. nSorge fthe worry of bringing up a family —
I know it's a worry for you — ich weiß, es macht dir Sorgen
that's the least of my worries — das macht mir noch am wenigsten Sorgen
2. vt1) (= cause concern) beunruhigen, Sorgen machen (+dat)you worry me sometimes — manchmal machst du mir wirklich Sorgen
it's no use just worrying, do something — es hat keinen Zweck, sich nur den Kopf zu zerbrechen, tu endlich was
to worry oneself sick or silly/to death (about or over sth) (inf) — sich krank machen/sich umbringen vor Sorge (um or wegen etw) (inf)
2) (= bother) störendon't worry me with trivialities — komm mir nicht mit Kleinigkeiten
to worry sb to do sth — jdn plagen, etw zu tun
3. visich sorgen, sich (dat) Sorgen or Gedanken machen (about, over um, wegen)he worries a lot — er macht sich immer so viel Sorgen
don't worry!, not to worry! — keine Angst or Sorge!
don't worry, I'll do it —
he said not to worry — er sagte, wir sollten uns keine Sorgen machen
don't worry about letting me know —
don't you worry about that, I'll do it — mach dir darum keine Sorgen, das mach ich
you should worry! (inf) — du hast( vielleicht) Sorgen!
* * *A v/ta) jemanden mühsam von etwas abbringen,b) jemanden durch unablässiges Quälen um etwas bringen2. ärgern, reizen3. beunruhigen, ängstigen, quälen, jemandem Sorgen machen:it worries me that … es macht mir Sorgen, dass …;worry o.s. sich sorgen (about, over um, wegen)4. a) zerren an (dat)into in akk)6. herumstochern in (dat)B v/iabout, over um, wegen):not have to worry about money keine Geldsorgen haben;I should worry umg was kümmert das mich!b) sich abmühen oder vorwärtskämpfen:worry along sich mühsam voranarbeiten, sich mit knapper Not durchschlagen;worry through sth sich durch etwas hindurchquälenC s1. Kummer m, Besorgnis f, Sorge f, (innere) Unruhe:worries of relegation SPORT Abstiegssorgen;worry beads pl Perlenschnur zum Abbau von Stress und Anspannung2. (Ursache f von) Ärger m, Verdruss m, Aufregung f3. Quälgeist m* * *1. transitive verb1) beunruhigenit worries me to death to think that... — ich sorge mich zu Tode, wenn ich [daran] denke, dass...
worry oneself [about something] — sich (Dat.) um etwas Sorgen machen
2) (bother) stören3)2. intransitive verbworry a bone — [Hund usw.:] an einem Knochen [herum]nagen
sich (Dat.) Sorgen machen; sich sorgenworry about something — sich (Dat.) um etwas Sorgen machen
I should worry — (coll. iron.) was kümmert mich das?
3. nounnot to worry — (coll.) kein Problem (ugs.)
Sorge, die* * *v.beunruhigen v.klagen v.plagen v.quälen v.sich sorgen v.sorgen v.ärgern v. n.Sorge -n f.Ärger nur sing. m. -
2 cause
1. noun1) (what produces effect) Ursache, die (of für od. Gen.); (person) Verursacher, der/Verursacherin, diecause for/to do something — Grund od. Anlass zu etwas/, etwas zu tun
3) (aim, object of support) Sache, diebe a lost cause — aussichtslos sein; verlorene Liebesmühe sein (ugs.)
2. transitive verb[in] a good cause — [für] eine gute Sache
1) (produce) verursachen; erregen [Aufsehen, Ärgernis]; hervorrufen [Verstimmung, Unruhe, Verwirrung]2) (give)cause somebody worry/pain — etc. jemandem Sorge/Schmerzen usw. bereiten
cause somebody trouble/bother — jemandem Umstände machen
3) (induce)cause somebody to do something — jemanden veranlassen, etwas zu tun
* * *[ko:z] 1. noun1) (something or someone that produces an effect or result: Having no money is the cause of all my misery.) die Ursache2) (a reason for an action; a motive: You had no cause to treat your wife so badly.) der Grund3) (an aim or concern for which an individual or group works: cancer research and other deserving causes; in the cause of peace.) die Angelegenheit2. verb(to make (something) happen; to bring about; to be the means of: What caused the accident?; He caused me to drop my suitcase.) verursachen, veranlassen* * *[kəz]I. n\cause of action Klagegrund mchallenge for \cause Ablehnung f unter Angabe von Gründenchallenge without \cause Ablehnung f ohne Angabe von Gründen\cause of death Todesursache f\cause and effect Ursache und Wirkungcontributory \causes mitverursachende Umständeto show \cause Gründe vorlegenyou've got good \cause for complaint/concern Sie haben allen Grund, sich zu beschweren/besorgt zu seinto give \cause for concern Anlass zur Sorge gebendon't worry, there's no \cause for concern keine Sorge, es besteht kein Grund zur Beunruhigunga just \cause ein triftiger Grundto be \cause to celebrate Grund zum Feiern seinwith/without [good] \cause aus triftigem/ohne [triftigen] Grundin the \cause of freedom im Namen der Freiheita rebel without a \cause jd, der sich gegen jegliche Autorität widersetztto make common \cause with sb mit jdm gemeinsame Sache machento be for a good \cause für einen guten Zweck seina lost \cause eine verlorene Sacheto do sth in the \cause of sth etw im Namen einer S. gen tunto plead a \cause einen Fall vertreten\cause list Verhandlungsliste f, Terminkalender mmatrimonial \causes Ehesachen plII. vt▪ to \cause sth etw verursachen [o hervorrufen]this medicine may \cause dizziness and nausea die Einnahme dieses Medikaments kann zu Schwindelgefühl und Übelkeit führento \cause a disturbance die öffentliche [Sicherheit und] Ordnung störento \cause sb harm jdm schaden [o Schaden zufügen]to \cause mischief [or trouble] Unruhe stiften▪ to \cause sb to do sth jdn veranlassen, etw zu tunthe strict teacher \caused the boy to burst into tears der strenge Lehrer brachte den Jungen zum Weinenthe bright light \caused her to blink das helle Licht ließ sie blinzeln* * *[kɔːz]1. n1) Ursache f (of für)2) (= reason) Grund m, Anlass mshe has no cause to be angry — sie hat keinen Grund, sich zu ärgern
with/without (good) cause — mit (triftigem)/ohne (triftigen) Grund
not without cause — nicht ohne Grund
you have every cause to be worried — du hast allen Anlass zur Sorge
you have good cause for complaint — Sie haben allen Grund zur Klage, Sie beklagen sich zu Recht
3) (= purpose, ideal) Sache fhe died for the cause of peace — er starb für den Frieden or für die Sache des Friedens
in the cause of justice — für die (Sache der) Gerechtigkeit, im Namen der Gerechtigkeit
4) (JUR: action) Fall m, Sache f2. vtverursachento cause sb to do sth (form) — jdn veranlassen, etw zu tun (form)
* * *cause [kɔːz]A s1. Ursache f:cause of the crash FLUG Absturzursache;cause of death Todesursache;cause and effect Ursache und Wirkung ffor zu):there is cause for hope that … es besteht begründete Hoffnung, dass …;give sb cause for jemandem Anlass geben zu;you have no cause for complaint (to complain) Sie haben keinen Grund zur Klage (sich zu beklagen);for cause JUR aus wichtigem Grunde;3. Sache f:fight for one’s cause;make common cause with gemeinsame Sache machen mit;in the cause of zum Wohle (gen), für4. JURa) Sache f, Rechtsstreit m, Prozess mb) Gegenstand m, Grund m (eines Rechtsstreits):cause of action Klagegrund;show cause seine Gründe darlegen, dartun ( why warum)5. Sache f, Angelegenheit f, Frage fB v/t1. veranlassen, lassen:cause sb to do sth jemanden etwas tun lassen; jemanden veranlassen, etwas zu tun;cause sth to be done etwas veranlassen; veranlassen, dass etwas getan wird;he caused the man to be arrested er ließ den Mann verhaften; er veranlasste, dass der Mann verhaftet wurde2. verursachen, hervorrufen, bewirken, Schaden anrichten, für eine Sensation, einen Skandal sorgen, einen Proteststurm entfachen, eine gefährliche Situation heraufbeschwören3. bereiten, zufügen:cause sb trouble jemandem Mühe oder Schwierigkeiten bereiten* * *1. noun1) (what produces effect) Ursache, die (of für od. Gen.); (person) Verursacher, der/Verursacherin, diecause for/to do something — Grund od. Anlass zu etwas/, etwas zu tun
3) (aim, object of support) Sache, diebe a lost cause — aussichtslos sein; verlorene Liebesmühe sein (ugs.)
2. transitive verb[in] a good cause — [für] eine gute Sache
1) (produce) verursachen; erregen [Aufsehen, Ärgernis]; hervorrufen [Verstimmung, Unruhe, Verwirrung]2) (give)cause somebody worry/pain — etc. jemandem Sorge/Schmerzen usw. bereiten
cause somebody trouble/bother — jemandem Umstände machen
3) (induce)cause somebody to do something — jemanden veranlassen, etwas zu tun
* * *n.Anlass -¨e m.Erreger - m.Grund ¨-e m.Sache -n f.Ursache -n f.Verursacher m. v.bewirken v.hervorrufen v.veranlassen v.verursachen v. -
3 worry
1)( be concerned) sich dat Sorgen machen;I'm sorry - don't \worry tut mir leid - das macht doch nichts;don't \worry, we'll be right back! keine Sorge, wir sind gleich zurück!;don't \worry, I'll handle this! keine Angst, das regle ich schon!;why \worry? mach dir keine Sorgen!;2) ( fiddle with)PHRASES:1) ( cause worry)to \worry sb jdn beunruhigen, jdm Sorgen bereiten ( geh)to \worry one's pretty little head [about sth] ( hum) ( fam) sich dat seinen hübschen kleinen Kopf [über etw akk] zerbrechen ( hum)2) ( bother)to \worry sb jdn stören3) ( fiddle with)to \worry sth mit etw dat herumspielen4) ( tear at with teeth)to \worry a bone an einem Knochen herumnagen5) ( chase)to \worry an animal einem Tier nachstellen;( bite) ein Tier reißen nto be a cause of \worry ein Anlass m zur Sorge seinexistential/ financial worries existenzielle/finanzielle Sorgen;to be a minor/major \worry for sb jdm kaum/ernste Sorgen machen;to not have a \worry in the world keine Sorgen haben, völlig sorgenfrei sein -
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1. Idon't worry! не беспокойтесь!, не волнуйтесь!, успокойтесь!, будьте спокойны!; you have no cause to worry у вас нет для беспокойства никаких причин; I should worry! coll. а мне-то что за дело!; мне наплевать!2. IIworry in some manner worry badly (morbidly, perpetually, needlessly, desperately, etc.) сильно и т.д. волноваться /беспокоиться/; worry in fits and starts время от времени /то и дело/ беспокоиться /волноваться/; worry for some time worry long давно тревожиться /беспокоиться/3. III1) worry smb. his prolonged absence (his poor health, the baby's cough, etc.) worries me (his parents, etc.) меня и т.д. беспокоит /тревожит/ его длительное отсутствие и т.д.; don't let that worry you пусть это вас не беспокоит /не волнует/; the noise of the traffic (of smb.'s typewriter, of bells, etc.) worries her (my colleagues, etc.) ее и т.д. раздражает шум уличного движения и т.д.; his old wound (his toothache, etc.) worries him (my brother, etc.) его и т.д. беспокоит /мучит/ старая рана и т.д.2) worry smb. Anne, you mustn't worry granny Энн, ты не должна надоедать /приставать к/ бабушке; don't worry him! оставьте его в покое!; worry the enemy mil. беспокоить противника3) worry smb., smth. worry a rat (a dog, a cat, a sheep, a ball, etc.) терзать /рвать [зубами], трепать/ крысу и т.д.4. IVworry smb. at some time the boy worries me sometimes иногда мальчик внушает мне опасения /тревожит меня/; that's what is worrying her now вот что ее сейчас волнует; worry smb. in some manner his old wound (his toothache, etc.) worries him a good deal его сильно беспокоит /мучит/ старая рана и т.д.5. VIIworry smb. to do smth. she was always worrying her husband to buy a car она все время приставала к мужу, чтобы он купил автомобиль6. XIbe worried I knew that they were worried я понял, что они обеспокоены /взволнованы/; be worried about / over/ smth. I'm so worried about /over/ my son's health меня очень беспокоит здоровье сына; be worried by smth. one cannot afford to be worried by such things нельзя допускать, чтобы такие вещи причиняли беспокойство; be worried doing smth. I'm a bit worried wondering if I've really hurt him меня беспокоит, не ушиб ли я его; be worried that... (when.., etc.) I was worried that he was getting no exercise меня беспокоило то, что он ведет сидячий образ жизни /мало двигается/; we were so worried when we got her letter мы так взволновались, когда получили от нее письмо7. XIVworry doing smth. don't worry trying to find it worry-it'll turn up one day не трудитесь искать /не утруждайте себя поисками/ worry когда-нибудь найдется8. XVIworry about /over/ smth., smb. worry about one's health (about examinations, about unemployment, about oneself, about one's future, about one's work, about trifles, over the situation, etc.) беспокоиться /волноваться/ по поводу своего здоровья и т.д.; don't [you] worry about /over/ me! обо мне не беспокойтесь!; she worries about /over/ little things ее волнуют всякие мелочи /пустяки/; worry about nothing волноваться зря /из-за пустяков/9. XVIIworry about doing smth. worry about losing one's way (about dying, about getting fat, etc.) волноваться /беспокоиться/ по поводу того, что заблудишься и т.д.10. XXI11) worry smb., smth. about /over/ smb., smth. don't worry yourself about the children не беспокойтесь о детях; don't worry your head about him (over the affair, etc.) не ломайте себе голову по его поводу и т.д.; worry smb. to smth. she is worrying herself to death волнение /тревога/ доведет ее до могилы2) worry smb. for smth. worry smb. for more money приставать к кому-л. с просьбами /требованиями/ дать еще денег; worry smb. with smth. worry smb. with demands осаждать кого-л. требованиями; worry smb. with silly questions одолевать /мучить/ кого-л. глупыми вопросами; worry smb. into smth. worry smb. into illness (into the cemetery, etc.) довести кого-л. до болезни и т.д. (приставанием, просьбами, вопросами и т.п.) || worry smb. to death уморить кого-л., загнать кого-л. в могилу (приставанием, просьбами и т.п.)11. XXVworry if (what..., etc.) worry if smb. is late (what will happen, what it will lead to, etc.) волноваться /беспокоиться/, если кто-л. опаздывает и т.д.12. XXVII1 -
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A n1 ¢ ( anxiety) soucis mpl (about, over à propos de) her disappearance caused him a lot of worry sa disparition lui a causé beaucoup de soucis ;2 ( problem) souci m (about, over au sujet de) ; to have financial worries avoir des soucis financiers ; that's the least of my worries c'est le dernier de mes soucis ; my only/main worry is that mon seul/principal souci est que ; he's a worry to his parents il cause des soucis à ses parents.B vtr1 ( concern) [fact, rumour] inquiéter [person] ; I worry that j'ai peur que (+ subj) ; it worries me that ça m'inquiète que (+ subj) ; it worried him that he couldn't find the keys ça l'a inquiété de ne pas trouver les clés ;2 ( alarm) tracasser [person] ; I don't want to worry you, but je ne veux pas vous tracasser, mais ;3 ( bother) ennuyer [person] ; would it worry you if I opened the window? est-ce que ça vous ennuie que j'ouvre la fenêtre? ;5 ( toss about) [cat, dog] secouer [qch] entre les dents.C vi ( be anxious) s'inquiéter ; to worry about ou over sth/sb s'inquiéter ou se faire du souci pour qch/qn ; to worry about doing avoir peur de faire ; I worry for his sanity sometimes je me fais parfois du souci pour sa santé mentale ; there's nothing to worry about il n'y a pas lieu de s'inquiéter ; not to worry, I'll get a taxi ne t'inquiète pas, je vais appeler un taxi ; don't worry about me, I'm OK ne t'inquiète pas pour moi, je vais bien ; he'll be punished, don't you worry! il sera puni, tu peux en être sûr! ; he said it's nothing to worry about il a dit qu'il n'y avait là rien d'inquiétant.D v refl to worry oneself s'inquiéter, se faire du souci (about sb au sujet de qn ; about sth à propos de qch) ; to worry oneself sick over sth se ronger les sangs au sujet de qch.■ worry at: -
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(a) (make anxious) inquiéter, tracasser;∎ you really worried me je me suis vraiment inquiété à cause de toi;∎ he was worried by her sudden disappearance il était inquiet de sa disparition subite;∎ I sometimes worry that they'll never be found parfois, je crains qu'on ne les retrouve jamais;∎ that boiler worries me, suppose it blows up? la chaudière m'inquiète, si elle explosait?;∎ she is worrying herself sick or to death about it elle en est malade d'inquiétude;∎ something is worrying her il y a quelque chose qui la préoccupe ou qui la travaille;∎ nothing seems to worry her rien ne semble l'inquiéter ou la tracasser;∎ what's worrying you? qu'est-ce qui vous tracasse?;∎ it doesn't worry me if you want to waste your life cela m'est égal ou ne me gêne pas si vous voulez gâcher votre vie;∎ familiar don't worry your head or yourself about the details ne vous inquiétez pas pour les détails(b) (disturb, bother) inquiéter, ennuyer;∎ why worry him with your problems? pourquoi l'ennuyer avec vos problèmes?;∎ he doesn't want to be worried with these minor details il ne veut pas être embêté par ces petits détails;∎ it doesn't seem to worry you if other people get hurt que d'autres souffrent ne semble pas te préoccupers'inquiéter, se faire du souci, se tracasser;∎ don't tell them, they'll only worry ne le leur dis pas, ça ne fera que les inquiéter;∎ to worry about or over sth s'inquiéter pour ou au sujet de qch;∎ she has enough to worry about elle a assez de soucis comme ça;∎ there's nothing to worry about il n'y a pas lieu de s'inquiéter;∎ it's only a scratch, nothing to worry about ce n'est qu'une égratignure, pas de quoi s'inquiéter;∎ don't worry ne vous inquiétez ou ne vous tracassez pas;∎ they'll be found, don't you worry on va les trouver, ne t'en fais pas;∎ stop worrying! ne t'en fais donc pas!;∎ not to worry! ce n'est pas grave!;∎ what's the use of worrying? à quoi bon se tourmenter?;∎ ironic YOU should worry ce n'est pas votre problème, il n'y a pas de raisons de vous en faire3 noun∎ money is a constant source of worry l'argent est un perpétuel souci ou une perpétuelle source d'inquiétude;∎ her sons are a constant worry to her ses fils lui causent constamment des soucis ou du souci;∎ he was sick with worry about her il se rongeait les sangs pour elle ou à son sujet∎ my greatest worry is my health mon plus grand souci, c'est ma santé;∎ he doesn't seem to have any worries il n'a pas l'air d'avoir de soucis;∎ it's a real worry for her cela la tracasse vraiment;∎ that's my worry c'est mon problème;∎ that's the least of my worries c'est le moindre ou le cadet ou le dernier de mes soucis;∎ Australian familiar no worries! pas de problème!►► worry beads ≃ komboloï m -
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worry [ˈwʌrɪ]1. nounsouci m• not to worry! ce n'est pas grave !( = make anxious) inquiéter• it worries me that he should believe... cela m'inquiète qu'il puisse croire...• she worried herself sick over it all elle s'est rendue malade à force de se faire du souci pour tout ça* * *['wʌrɪ] 1.1) [U] ( anxiety) soucis mpl (about, over à propos de)2) ( problem) souci m (about, over au sujet de)2.transitive verb1) ( concern) inquiéter2) ( alarm) tracasser3) ( bother) ennuyer4) ( chase) harceler [sheep]; ( toss about) secouer [quelque chose] entre les dents3.intransitive verb ( be anxious) s'inquiéterto worry about ou over something/somebody — s'inquiéter pour quelque chose/quelqu'un
4.he'll be punished, don't you worry! — il sera puni, tu peux en être sûr!
to worry oneself — s'inquiéter, se faire de souci ( about somebody au sujet de quelqu'un; about something à propos de quelque chose)
Phrasal Verbs:- worry at -
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) preocupar(se)2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) molestar, estorbar3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) acosar, perseguir, atacar
2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) preocupación- worriedworry1 n preocupaciónworry2 vb preocupar / preocuparsedon't worry, everything will be all right no te preocupes, todo saldrá bientr['wʌrɪ]1 (state, feeling) preocupación nombre femenino, inquietud nombre femenino, intranquilidad nombre femenino; (problem) preocupación nombre femenino, problema nombre masculino; (responsibility) responsabilidad nombre femenino1 inquietar, preocupar2 (annoy, disturb) molestar3 (of dog) acosar, perseguir1 inquietarse, preocuparse (about/over, por)\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLnot to worry es igual, no importa, déjaloto worry oneself about somebody/something preocuparse por alguien/algoworry beads sarta de cuentas: preocupar, inquietarworry vi: preocuparse, inquietarse, angustiarsev.• angustiar v.• aquejar v.• asurar v.• avisparse v.• desasosegar v.• escarabajear v.• inquietar v.• intranquilizar v.• molestar v.• morder sacudiendo v.• preocupar v.• preocuparse v.• rebotar v.• zozobrar v.n.• ansiedad s.f.• cuita s.f.• desasosiego s.m.• disgusto s.m.• inquietud s.f.• miramiento s.m.• preocupación s.f.• presura s.f.• sinsabor s.m.• zozobra s.f.'wɜːri, 'wʌri
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a) c (trouble, problem) preocupación ffinancial worries — problemas mpl económicos
our eldest son is a great worry to us — nuestro hijo mayor nos da or nos causa muchas preocupaciones
b) u (distress, anxiety) preocupación f, inquietud f
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-ries, -rying, -ried transitive verb1) ( trouble) preocupar, inquietarI don't want to worry him — no quiero preocuparlo or inquietarlo
what's worrying you? — ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?
2)a) (harass, attack) \<\<dog\>\> \<\<sheep\>\> acosarb) ( work on) \<\<dog\>\> \<\<bone\>\> juguetear con
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vi preocuparse, inquietarsenot to worry — (BrE) no te preocupes
shall I wash the dishes? - no, don't worry — ¿quieres que lave los platos? - no, no te molestes
to worry ABOUT something/somebody — preocuparse por algo/alguien
['wʌrɪ]I still owe you some money - no, don't worry about it — aún te debo dinero - no, déjalo
1. N1) (=thing to worry about) preocupación fhe may have damaged his spine, which is a worry — puede que se haya dañado la columna, lo que es causa or motivo de preocupación
it's a great worry to us all — es una gran preocupación para todos nosotros, nos preocupa mucho a todos
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that's the least of my worries — eso es lo que menos me preocupa, eso es lo de menos2) (=anxiety) preocupación f, inquietud fshe has caused me a great deal or a lot of worry — me ha tenido muy preocupado or inquieto, me ha dado muchas preocupaciones
to make o.s. sick with worry — preocuparse muchísimo
2. VT1) (=cause concern to) preocuparwhat's worrying you? — ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?
that phone call has been worrying me all day — esa llamada de teléfono me ha tenido preocupado todo el día
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to worry o.s. about sth — preocuparse por algo•
don't worry your head! * — ¡no le des muchas vueltas!, ¡no te calientes la cabeza! *•
to worry o.s. over sth — preocuparse por algo2) (=bother) molestar•
I don't want to worry you with my problems but... — no te quiero cargar or molestar con mis problemas pero...3) (=fear)they worry that extremists might gain control — temen que los extremistas se hagan con el control, los preocupa que los extremistas se hagan con el control
4) (=play with, harry) [dog] [+ bone] mordisquear, juguetear con; [+ sheep] acosar5) (=fiddle with) [+ object] juguetear con; [+ problem] dar vueltas ahe kept worrying the loose tooth with his tongue — no dejaba de toquetearse con la lengua el diente que tenía flojo
3. VI1) (=be anxious) preocuparsedon't worry! — ¡no te preocupes!
I'll punish him if I catch him, don't you worry! — ¡si lo pillo lo castigaré, que no te quepa duda!
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to worry about sth/sb — preocuparse por algo/algnI've got quite enough to worry about without that — tengo ya bastantes problemas para preocuparme por eso
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not to worry! * — ¡no pasa nada!, ¡no te preocupes!•
to worry over sth/sb — preocuparse por algo/algn2) (=bother) molestarsedon't worry, I'll do it — no te molestes, yo lo haré
3)• to worry at sth — [dog] mordisquear algo, juguetear con algo; [person] (=fiddle with) juguetear con algo
4.CPDworry beads NPL — sarta de cuentas con la que se juguetea para calmar los nervios
worry lines NPL — arrugas en la frente debidas a la preocupación
* * *['wɜːri, 'wʌri]
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a) c (trouble, problem) preocupación ffinancial worries — problemas mpl económicos
our eldest son is a great worry to us — nuestro hijo mayor nos da or nos causa muchas preocupaciones
b) u (distress, anxiety) preocupación f, inquietud f
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-ries, -rying, -ried transitive verb1) ( trouble) preocupar, inquietarI don't want to worry him — no quiero preocuparlo or inquietarlo
what's worrying you? — ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?
2)a) (harass, attack) \<\<dog\>\> \<\<sheep\>\> acosarb) ( work on) \<\<dog\>\> \<\<bone\>\> juguetear con
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vi preocuparse, inquietarsenot to worry — (BrE) no te preocupes
shall I wash the dishes? - no, don't worry — ¿quieres que lave los platos? - no, no te molestes
to worry ABOUT something/somebody — preocuparse por algo/alguien
I still owe you some money - no, don't worry about it — aún te debo dinero - no, déjalo
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I ['wʌrɪ] II 1. ['wʌrɪ]1) (concern) preoccupareI worry that — la mia preoccupazione è che, temo che
2) (alarm) allarmare, turbare3) (bother) infastidire, seccare, scocciare4) (toss about) [cat, dog] tenere tra i denti (scuotendo)2.verbo intransitivo (be anxious) preoccuparsi, essere in ansia, tormentarsi3.to worry about o over sth., sb. preoccuparsi per qcs., qcn.; to worry about doing avere timore di fare; there's nothing to worry about non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi; not to worry, I'll get a taxi non importa, prendo un taxi; he'll be punished, don't you worry! — sarà punito, puoi starne certo!
to worry oneself — preoccuparsi, essere in ansia ( about per)
to worry oneself sick over sth. — preoccuparsi da morire per qcs
- worry at* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) preoccuparsi2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) infastidire3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) azzannare2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) preoccupazione- worried* * *worry /ˈwʌrɪ/n.1 [u] ansia; inquietudine; preoccupazione: He began to notice signs of worry on his wife's face, cominciò a notare segni d'inquietudine sul viso di sua moglie; to ease sb. of a worry, togliere una preoccupazione a q.2 (generalm. al pl.) affanno; fastidio; guaio; preoccupazione; seccatura: Thank God, I have no money worries, grazie a Dio, non ho preoccupazioni finanziarie; What a worry that boy is, che seccatura è quel ragazzo!; DIALOGO → - Greetings and other useful phrases- No worries, non preoccuparti3 (fig.) compito; occupazione; dovere; affare (fig.): It's the salesman's worry to sell goods, è affare del rappresentante vendere la merce● worry beads, (rosario di) grani da fare scorrere fra le dita ( per rilassarsi) □ worry-free, senza preoccupazioni; tranquillo: A timer with automatic shutoff will allow you worry-free cooking, il timer con spegnimento automatico ( del forno) vi consentirà di cucinare in tranquillità □ Let it be her worry, lascia che ci pensi (o provveda) lei!♦ (to) worry /ˈwʌrɪ/A v. t.1 infastidire; importunare; seccare; scocciare (pop.): Stop worrying her!, smettila d'infastidirla; Don't worry your friends with continual requests for loans, non seccare i tuoi amici con continue richieste di prestiti!2 preoccupare; affliggere; turbare; tormentare: Is anything worrying you?, c'è qualcosa che ti preoccupa?; His old wound worries him, lo tormenta la sua vecchia feritaB v. i.1 preoccuparsi; affliggersi; prendersela; essere in ansia; tormentarsi: Don't worry!, non preoccuparti!; She worries about every little thing, se la prende per ogni inezia2 – to worry at, azzannare, dar morsi a, addentare ( un oggetto, la preda); (fig.) importunare; insistere con (q.; perché faccia qc.)● ( di un cane) to worry at a bone, azzannare un osso; divertirsi con un osso □ to worry at a problem, tentare e ritentare di risolvere un problema □ ( di un cucciolo) to worry at a slipper, mordicchiare (pop.: mangiare) una pantofola □ to worry oneself, preoccuparsi; tormentarsi: to worry oneself sick over st., tormentarsi per qc. tanto da ammalarsi □ (fam. iron.) I should worry!, sai quanto mi preoccupo!; me ne frego! (pop.) □ (fam.) DIALOGO → - Local shop 2- Oh well, not to worry, va bene, non importa; vai tranquillo; tutto a posto!; no problem!* * *I ['wʌrɪ] II 1. ['wʌrɪ]1) (concern) preoccupareI worry that — la mia preoccupazione è che, temo che
2) (alarm) allarmare, turbare3) (bother) infastidire, seccare, scocciare4) (toss about) [cat, dog] tenere tra i denti (scuotendo)2.verbo intransitivo (be anxious) preoccuparsi, essere in ansia, tormentarsi3.to worry about o over sth., sb. preoccuparsi per qcs., qcn.; to worry about doing avere timore di fare; there's nothing to worry about non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi; not to worry, I'll get a taxi non importa, prendo un taxi; he'll be punished, don't you worry! — sarà punito, puoi starne certo!
to worry oneself — preoccuparsi, essere in ansia ( about per)
to worry oneself sick over sth. — preoccuparsi da morire per qcs
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) bekymre sig; være bekymret2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) forstyrre3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) rive; ruske i2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) bekymring- worried* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) bekymre sig; være bekymret2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) forstyrre3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) rive; ruske i2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) bekymring- worried -
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) bekymre (seg), engste seg2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) plage, forstyrre, avspore3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) rive/ruske i2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) bekymring, besvær, engstelse- worriedbekymring--------plageIsubst. \/ˈwʌrɪ\/ eller worrit1) uro, problem2) (om personer, dyr e.l.) plage3) ( om problemer e.l.) hodebrybeside oneself with worry være ute av seg av bekymring, være fra seg av bekymringIIverb \/ˈwʌrɪ\/1) uroe seg, bekymre seg, være urolig, gjøre engstelig, volde bekymring• what's worrying you?hva er det som bekymrer deg?, hva er det du er lei deg for?2) plage, sjenere, forstyrre• don't worry her with silly questions!3) jage4) rive og slite iI should worry ( hverdagslig) det blåser jeg inot to worry ingenting å bekymre seg forworry about bekymre seg forworry about trifles henge seg opp i bagatellerworry along\/through greie seg arbeide seg gjennomworry at fingre med, fikle med, plukke påworry oneself uroe seg, bekymre seg, være urolig, være engstelig, være bekymret, være nervøsworry out ( om løsning) anstrenge seg for å forstå -
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) skrbeti2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) motiti3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) trgati2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) skrb- worried* * *I [wʌri]nounvznemirjenje, jeza, skrb, srd, nejevolja, slaba volja, nadlega, zaskrbljenost, žalost; hunting davljenje, dušenje, grizenje (psa)beside oneself with worry — ves iz sebe od zaskrbljenosti, ves zbeganII [wʌri]1.transitive verbpovzročiti (komu) skrbi, mučiti, ne pustiti pri miru, nadlegovati, motiti, vznemirjati, drážiti, jeziti, plašiti; dolgočasiti; (o živali) zgrabiti za vrat, daviti, gristi, (raz)trgatito worry o.s. — (po nepotrebnem) se skrbeti, si delati skrbito worry s.o.'s life — (za)greniti komu življenjedoes my singing worry you? — vas moje petje moti (je neprijetno)?to worry s.o. out of s.th. — s težavo odvrniti koga od česato be worried — jeziti se, razburjati se, plašiti seto worry the sword figuratively (mečevanje) z majhnimi, hitrimi gibi zbegati nasprotnika;2.intransitive verbvznemirjati se, razburjati se; delati si skrbi, biti v skrbeh, biti zaskrbljen, plašiti se; mučiti se, truditi se, s težavo se prebijati ( through skozi); trgati, vleči (at s.th. kaj); hunting zgrabiti in raztrgati, prijeti z zobmi in stresti (divjačino) (o psu)I should worry! colloquially kaj me to briga!, to mi je vseeno!; to mi ni nič mar!don't worry! — ne delaj si skrbi! -
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) preocupar(-se)2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) incomodar3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) atacar às dentadas2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) preocupação- worried* * *wor.ry[w'∧ri] n 1 preocupação, aflição, angústia, ansiedade, tormento, aborrecimento. 2 causa de preocupação ou aborrecimento. 3 ataque de cão a dentadas, laceração de sua presa (caça). • vt+vi 1 atormentar(-se), inquietar(-se). 2 preocupar(-se), afligir(-se) ( with, about com). 3 morder(-se), agarrar(-se), lacerar, sacudir com os dentes (cães). 4 importunar, amolar, molestar, aborrecer, apoquentar, vexar. 5 irritar ( with com). 6 atacar (um problema) reiteradamente ( out). 7 exaurir ( out). 8 trabalhar arduamente em ou com. 9 ser causa de aflição ou ansiedade para. he had me worried for a moment coll ele me deixou confuso por um momento. I worry myself preocupo-me, estou preocupado, exalto-me. there is nothing to worry about não há nada com o que se preocupar. they worried out his life fizeram da sua vida um inferno. they worried the problem out conseguiram resolver o problema depois de grandes esforços. to worry along passar (a vida) trabalhando arduamente, lutar com dificuldades. to worry at considerar, pensar cuidadosamente. to worry out of fazer desistir de (atormentando). -
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['wʌrɪ]1. n2. vt1) (cause concern) preoccupareto worry o.s. sick (about or over sth) — preoccuparsi da morire (per qc)
don't worry yourself or your head about it — non fartene un pensiero
2) (bother) disturbare, importunare3) (subj: dog: bone) azzannare, (sheep) inseguire e attaccare3. vito worry about or over sth/sb — preoccuparsi di qc/per qn
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I ['wʌrɪ] n1) беспокойство, тревога, озабоченность, волнениеHis biggest worry is his son's health. — Его больше всего волнует/тревожит здоровье сына.
He showed signs of worry. — У него был встревоженный вид.
He showed no signs of worry. — Он не проявлял никаких признаков беспокойства.
- mental worry and nervous strainIt is a great worry to me to leave the children alone in the house. — Я очень беспокоюсь, когда оставляю детей одних в доме.
- signs of worry
- source of worry
- cause worry2) (часто pl) заботыHe doesn't have any worries. — У него нет никаких забот.
This boy has always been a great worry to me. — Этот мальчишка всегда доставлял мне массу забот.
- life is full of worriesWhat a worry that child is! — Не ребенок, а одни мучения!
- let that be my worry3) (обыкновенно pl) неприятности, трудности, заботы- family worriesThat is the least of my worries. — Меня это меньше всего трогает
- little domestic worries II ['wʌrɪ] v1) беспокоить, тревожить, волноватьDon't let that worry you. — Пусть это вас не беспокоит.
His old wound (his bad leg, his toothache) worries him a great deal. — Его сильно беспокоит старая рана (больная нога, зубная боль).
Don't worry your head about him. — Не ломай себе голову из-за него.
I don't like worrying neighbours. — Я не люблю беспокоить соседей.
2) волноваться, беспокоиться, тревожитьсяShe mustn't be worried by such trifles. — Нельзя допустить, чтобы такие пустяки причиняли ей беспокойство.
I'm a bit worried that he gets very little exercise. — Меня беспокоит, что он мало двигается.
She worries over (about) little things. — Она волнуется по всяким пустякам.
- be worried about smth, smb- worry about smth
- worry about what will happen3) раздражать, беспокоитьYou mustn't worry him with questions. — Не надоедайте ему вопросами.
Don't worry him with new demands. — Не одолевайте его новыми требованиями.
She always worries him for money. — Она все время пристает к нему, требуя еще денег.
Don't worry trying to find the key. — Не трудитесь и не ищите ключ/не утруждайтесь поисками ключа
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aggodalom, nyugtalankodás to worry: aggódik, nyugtalankodik, aggaszt, izgat* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) izgat; aggódik, izgatja magát2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) izgat; zaklat3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) marcangol2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) aggodalom- worried -
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['wʌrɪ] 1. n 2. vt 3. vimartwić się, niepokoić sięto worry about/over sth/sb — niepokoić się czymś/o kogoś, martwić się o coś/kogoś
* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) martwić się2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) naprzykrzać się3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) szarpać zębami2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) zmartwienie- worried -
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ˈwʌrɪ
1. сущ.
1) беспокойство, тревога;
мучение to cause worry ≈ вызывать тревогу, вызывать опасения deep, serious worry ≈ большая тревога, серьезные опасения financial worryries ≈ финансовые беспокойства, финансовые проблемы Syn: torment, torture, anxiety
2) забота
2. гл.
1) надоедать;
докучать, донимать, приставать
2) беспокоить(ся), волновать(ся) It worryried me that they did not answer the telephone. ≈ Меня беспокоило то, что они не отвечали на телефонные звонки/не подходили к телефону. worry about worry over worry over trifles
3) беспокоить, болеть, волновать, тревожить Syn: brood, care, fret, bother ∙ worry along worry through беспокойство, волнение, тревога;
озабоченность, забота - he was showing signs of * у него был встревоженный /озабоченный/ вид обыкн. pl неприятности;
заботы - little domestic worries домашние передряги - money worries денежные заботы - that's the least of my worries это меня меньше всего тревожит - what's your *? (разговорное) что с вами?, чем вы расстроены? (разговорное) мучение - he has always been a * to me я всегда с ним мучился - what a * that child is! что за наказание этот ребенок!, это не ребенок, а просто мучение! растерзание (особ. собаками на охоте) надоедать, досаждать;
беспокоить чем-л. (тж. at, out) - to * smb. with foolish questions приставать к кому-л. с глупыми вопросами - to * smb. with demands осаждать кого-л. требованиями - to * the enemy( военное) беспокоить противника - she was *ing at her husband to buy a car она приставала к мужу, чтобы он купил автомобиль - don't * him! оставь его в покое! - * him out till he gives his consent не давайте ему покоя, пока он не согласится уделять кому-л., чему-л. назойливое внимание;
не оставлять в покое беспокоить, волновать;
мучить, терзать - his prolonged absence worries me меня беспокоит его долгое отсутствие - his old wound worries him его беспокоит /мучит/ старая рана беспокоиться, волноваться;
мучиться, терзаться - to * about nothing волноваться зря /из-за пустяков/ - don't (you) *! (разговорное) будьте спокойны! - don't (you) * over /about/ me! обо мне не беспокойтесь! (часто at) терзать, рвать( зубами;
обыкн. о волке, собаке) трогать, ворошить, толкать (диалектизм) душить > I should *! мне-то что за дело! > to * to death вызывать у кого-л. сильное беспокойство > after she vanished I was worried to death когда она исчезла, я с ума сходил от беспокойства ~ мучить(ся), терзать(ся), беспокоить(ся) ;
don't let that worry you пусть это вас не тревожит worry беспокоить, болеть;
his wound worries him рана беспокоит его ~ держать в зубах и трепать( обыкн. о собаке) ;
worry along продвигаться, пробиваться вперед (через все трудности) -
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) valda áhyggjum; vera áhyggjufullur2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) angra, skaprauna3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) hrifsa með kjaftinum og hrista til2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) áhyggjuefni- worried -
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n. endişe, karın ağrısı, kaygı, merak, üzüntü, dert, acı, silkeleme, ısırıp silkeleme (köpek)————————v. üzülmek, endişe etmek, endişelendirmek, endişelenmek, kaygılanmak, merakta kalmak, merak etmek, tedirgin olmak, rahatsız olmak, ısırıp silkelemek, sinirlenmek, hırpalamak, taciz etmek, zorlamak, rahatsız etmek, üzmek* * *1. üzül (v.) 2. kaygı (n.)* * *1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) endişelen(dir)mek2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) canını sıkmak3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) ısırıp çekiştirmek2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) endişe- worried
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worry — I n. 1) to cause worry 2) deep, serious worry 3) financial worries 4) worry about, over II v. 1) (D; intr.) to worry about, over (they worry about you; I worried about them working so hard; to worry over trifles) 2) (R) it worried me that they… … Combinatory dictionary
worry — [c]/ˈwʌri / (say wuree), /ˈwɒri/ (say woree) verb (worried, worrying) –verb (i) 1. to feel uneasy or anxious; fret; torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts. –verb (t) 2. to cause to feel uneasy or anxious; trouble; torment with… …
worry — wor·ry (wûr’ē, wŭr’ē) v. wor·ried, wor·ry·ing, wor·ries v. intr. 1) To feel uneasy or concerned about something; be troubled. See Synonyms at BROOD(Cf. ↑brood). 2) a) To seize something with the teeth and bite or tear repeatedly: » … Word Histories
worry — worrier, n. worriless, adj. worryingly, adv. /werr ee, wur ee/, v., worried, worrying, n., pl. worries. v.i. 1. to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret. 2. to move with effort: an old car worrying uphill. v.t. 3. to… … Universalium
worry — verb (worries, worrying, worried) 1》 feel or cause to feel troubled over actual or potential difficulties. ↘[as adjective worried] expressing anxiety. 2》 annoy or disturb. 3》 (of a dog or other carnivorous animal) tear at or pull about with… … English new terms dictionary
worry — {{11}}worry (n.) 1804, from WORRY (Cf. worry) (v.). {{12}}worry (v.) O.E. wyrgan to strangle, from W.Gmc. *wurgijanan (Cf. M.Du. worghen, Du. worgen, O.H.G. wurgen, Ger. würgen to strangle, O.N. virgill rope ), from PIE *wergh … Etymology dictionary