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worry vs bugaboo

bugaboo vs worry

worry and bugaboo both are nouns.

worry is a verb but bugaboo is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
bugaboo Yes No No No
As nouns, bugaboo is a hyponym of worry; that is, bugaboo is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than worry:
  • worry: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
  • bugaboo: a source of concern
Other hyponyms of worry include burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus, business.
worry (noun) bugaboo (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness a source of concern
a strong feeling of anxiety an imaginary monster used to frighten children
worry (verb) bugaboo (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 worry and bugaboo

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