Concern and Desperation

Concern

Concern noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Usage example: the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood

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Desperation and concern are semantically related In some cases you can use "Desperation" instead a noun "Concern".

Desperation noun - Utter loss of hope.

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Concern and desperation are semantically related in hopelessness topic. Sometimes you can use "Concern" instead a noun "Desperation".

Nearby Words: desperate, desperately

special	special concern	special desperation
obvious	obvious concern	obvious desperation
constant	constant concern	constant desperation
grave	grave concern	grave desperation
Other adjectives: extreme, dangerous, little, major, political, growing.

For instance, getting toads infected with the Blorbs seems to have no other purpose than to draw Bowser out of his castle in concern for "his" kingdom and get beaten up by Mario, smacked into the forest where he'd accept the mushroom from Fawful in desperation for a means to beat Mario.

Source: Video Game / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

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