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Worry out of Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɝi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
WURR-ee OW-t uhv
wˈʌɹi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
WUHR-ee OWT ov

Definition

To make someone stop feeling worried or anxious about something, usually by talking to them or reassuring them.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, most often used with 'try to' or in passive forms: 'She tried to worry him out of his fears.' It requires a direct object (the emotion or concern). Less common than 'reassure,' and almost always about emotional comfort.

Example Sentences

She tried to worry the fear out of her friend.

basic

He managed to worry the doubt out of me before the exam.

basic

Parents often try to worry the stress out of their kids.

basic

I couldn't worry the fear out of him, no matter what I said.

natural

Sometimes, you just can't worry the anxiety out of someone else.

natural

She tried her best to worry the nervousness out of her son before his big game.

natural