fear vs worry

fear and worry both are nouns.

fear and worry both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No
worry	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, worry is a hypernym of fear; that is, worry is a word with a broader meaning than fear:

fear: be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
worry: be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

fear (noun)	worry (noun)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)	something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
an anxious feeling	a strong feeling of anxiety
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

fear (verb)	worry (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of	lacerate by biting
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of	touch or rub constantly
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement	be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be uneasy or apprehensive about	be concerned with
	be on the mind of

Difference between fear and worry

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