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bugaboo vs worry

worry vs bugaboo

bugaboo and worry both are nouns.

bugaboo is not a verb while worry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bugaboo Yes No No No
worry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, worry is a hypernym of bugaboo; that is, worry is a word with a broader meaning than bugaboo:
  • bugaboo: a source of concern
  • worry: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
Other hypernyms of bugaboo include concern, headache, vexation.
bugaboo (noun) worry (noun)
a source of concern something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
an imaginary monster used to frighten children a strong feeling of anxiety
bugaboo (verb) worry (verb)
lacerate by biting
touch or rub constantly
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be concerned with
be on the mind of
Difference between bugaboo and worry

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