Concern and Fret

Concern

Concern verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: we were greatly concerned by reports that yet another previously unknown virus is now posing a threat

Fret is a synonym for concern in trouble topic. In some cases you can use "Fret" instead the word "Concern" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: concerned, concerning, concernment

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

Concern is a synonym for fret in trouble topic. Sometimes you can use "Concern" instead the word "Fret" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Common collocations

loss concern loss fret loss
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