worry#1 (v)
vex#2 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def disturb the peace of mind of
def afflict with mental agitation or distress
examples I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Outgoing links
Cause worry
Hypernym perturb, unhinge, disquiet, trouble, cark, distract, disorder
Derivationally related form vex → vexation
Derivationally related form worry → worry; worry → worrying
Antonym worry → reassure
Hyponym misgive; eat, eat on; nag
Verb Group worry
Incoming links
Derivationally related form worrying → worry; worry → worry
Derivationally related form vexation → vex
Hypernym misgive; eat, eat on; nag
Hyponym perturb, unhinge, disquiet, trouble, cark, distract, disorder
Antonym reassure → worry
Verb Group worry

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