A2 — Elementaryverb
preoccuparsi
to worry
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
angosciarsiagitarsiturbarsitemereinquietarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tranquillizzarsicalmarsirassicurarsirilassarsifidarsi
Usage note
'Preoccuparsi' is to worry (about something specific). 'Angosciarsi' is stronger (anguish). 'Turbarsi' is to be troubled/disturbed. 'Non ti preoccupare' is the standard reassurance.
Example
"Non preoccuparti, andrà tutto bene."
"Don't worry, everything will be fine."
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