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  1. 1. v. t. To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To harass or beset with importunity, or with care an anxiety; to vex; to annoy; to torment; to tease; to fret; to trouble; to plague. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To harass with labor; to fatigue. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To feel or express undue care and anxiety; to manifest disquietude or pain; to be fretful; to chafe; as, the child worries; the horse worries. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A state of undue solicitude; a state of disturbance from care and anxiety; vexation; anxiety; fret; as, to be in a worry. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. a strong feeling of anxiety Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. be concerned with Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. be on the mind of Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. lacerate by biting Source: wordnet

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