kənˈsɝn kənˈsɜːn kənˈsɝn kənˈsɜːn ˈhɛdeɪk ˈɪntəɹɪst ˈɪntəɹəst ˈɒkjʊpaɪ ˈɑkjəpaɪ

ˈtɹʌb(ə)l ˈtɹʌb(ə)l vɛks vɛkˈseɪʃən ˈwʌɹi ˈwʌɹi touch or rub constantly The old man worried his beads lacerate by biting the dog worried his bone disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress I cannot sleep — my daughter's health is worrying me be concerned with I worry about my grades be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy I worry about my job be on the mind of I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness New York traffic is a constant concern it's a major worry a strong feeling of anxiety his worry over the prospect of being fired it is not work but worry that kills he wanted to die and end his troubles