worry
/ˈwʌ.ɹi/verb
Elementary
1
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
2
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; to exercise.
3
To harass; to irritate or distress.
4
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
5
To touch repeatedly; to fiddle with.
6
To strangle.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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