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worry vs brood

brood vs worry

worry and brood both are nouns.

worry and brood both are verbs.

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

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