Worry and Yearn

Worry

Worry verb - To experience concern or anxiety.
Usage example: they worried for days about whether the loan would be approved

Yearn and worry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yearn" instead a verb "Worry".

Nearby Words: worried, worrying, worrier

Yearn

Yearn verb - Desire strongly or persistently.
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Synonyms for Yearn

Worry and yearn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Worry" instead a verb "Yearn".

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