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To worry or feel nervous about something

worry

verb

to feel nervous and upset because you keep thinking about a problem that you have or could have in the future

panic

verb

to have a sudden strong feeling of fear or worry and be unable to think clearly or calmly or decide what to do

dread

verb

to feel very worried about something that might happen or something that is going to happen

fret

verb

to worry about something continuously

agonize

verb

to spend a long time worrying and being upset about something

fear

verb

to feel worried and afraid that something bad will happen or has already happened

have a lot on your mind

to be worried or thinking about many things

fear the worst (for)

to feel worried that something very bad will happen or has already happened

upset yourself

to become sad, worried, or angry by thinking about something unpleasant

hardly dare (to) breathe

to feel extremely nervous or worried about something that is happening or is going to happen

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