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brood vs worry

worry vs brood

brood and worry both are nouns.

brood and worry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brood Yes No Yes No
worry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, worry is a hypernym of brood; that is, worry is a word with a broader meaning than brood:
  • brood: think moodily or anxiously about something
  • worry: be concerned with
Other hypernyms of brood include care.
brood (noun) worry (noun)
the young of an animal cared for at one time something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
a strong feeling of anxiety
brood (verb) worry (verb)
sit on (eggs) lacerate by biting
think moodily or anxiously about something touch or rub constantly
be in a huff; be silent or sullen be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
be in a huff and display one's displeasure disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing be concerned with
be on the mind of
Difference between brood and worry

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