Concern and Irk

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

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

Nearby Words: concerned, concerning, concernment

Irk

Irk verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Concern and irk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Concern" instead a verb "Irk".

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

Common collocations

times concern times irk times
kids concern kids irk kids
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Irk and Concern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/concern/irk
Concern & Irk. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/concern/irk>.
Irk or Concern. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/concern/irk.
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