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worry vs rub

rub vs worry

worry and rub both are nouns.

worry and rub both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
rub Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rub is a hypernym of worry; that is, rub is a word with a broader meaning than worry:
  • worry: touch or rub constantly
  • rub: move over something with pressure
worry (noun) rub (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness the act of rubbing or wiping
a strong feeling of anxiety an unforeseen obstacle
worry (verb) rub (verb)
lacerate by biting move over something with pressure
touch or rub constantly cause friction
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be concerned with
be on the mind of
Difference between worry and rub

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