Phrase guide

worry someone sick

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cause someone to worry to a great degree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To worry to a great degree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, reflexive

Examples

  • to worry oneself sick

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tie oneself in knots

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 操碎了心 (cāo suìle xīn) — reflexive
  • French: se faire de la bile — reflexive
  • French: se faire du mauvais sang — reflexive
  • French: se faire un sang d'encre — reflexive
  • French: se ronger les sangs — reflexive
  • French: se faire du mouron — reflexive
  • French: se faire des cheveux blancs — reflexive