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worry vs trouble

trouble vs worry

worry and trouble both are nouns.

worry and trouble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
trouble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, worry and trouble are synonyms defined as:
  • worry and trouble: a strong feeling of anxiety
As verbs, trouble is a hypernym of worry; that is, trouble is a word with a broader meaning than worry:
  • worry: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • trouble: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Other hypernyms of worry include cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, unhinge.
worry (noun) trouble (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness an effort that is inconvenient
a strong feeling of anxiety a source of difficulty
an event causing distress or pain
an angry disturbance
a strong feeling of anxiety
an unwanted pregnancy
worry (verb) trouble (verb)
lacerate by biting cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
touch or rub constantly disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy move deeply
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
be concerned with take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
be on the mind of
Difference between worry and trouble

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