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worry vs onus

onus vs worry

worry and onus both are nouns.

worry is a verb but onus is not a verb.

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

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