Worm, v. a. Work slowly, secretly, and gradually (like a worm), writhe, wriggle, crawl, creep.
Worm in. Obtrude, thrust in, press in, foist in.
Worm-like, a. Worm-shaped, vermicular, vermiform.
Worm one’s self. Insinuate one’s self, intrude one’s self secretly, work one’s way intrusively.
Worm out. Find out (as a secret).
Worm-shaped, a. Worm-like, vermicular, vermiform.
Worn, a. Impaired (by use), wasted, abraded, consumed, decayed, threadbare, worn out, used up, worn to a thread, worse for wear.
Worn out.
- 1. Impaired. See Worn.
- 2. Trite, common, stale, hackneyed, beaten, threadbare, commonplace.
Worry, v. a. Tease, vex, plague, pain, harass, annoy, trouble, torment, pester, bother, bore, persecute, molest, harry, irritate, badger, fret, chafe, hector, infest, beset, gall, disturb, disquiet.
Worry, v. n. (Colloq.) Fret, chafe, fidget, be vexed, be troubled, worry one’s self.
Worry, n. Anxiety, vexation, trouble, annoyance, perplexity, solicitude, care, disquiet, concern, uneasiness, fear, apprehension, misgiving.
Worship, n. Adoration, homage, reverence.
Worship, v. a.
- 1. Adore, venerate (with religious rites), revere, reverence.
- 2. Idolize, deify.
Worshipful, a. Venerable, reverend, honorable, worthy of honor.
Worst, v. a. Defeat, conquer, foil, overcome, overpower, overthrow, subdue, subjugate, vanquish, beat, rout, discomfit, crush, choke, quell, master, get the better of, put down.
Worth, n.
- 1. Merit, desert, worthiness, excellence, virtue, credit, character, integrity.
- 2. Value, price, cost.
Worthiness, n. Merit. See Worth.