worry
verb
to feel nervous and upset because you keep thinking about a problem that you have or could have in the future
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To worry or feel nervous about something
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
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
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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