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CONCERNING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word concerning. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word concerning. (close relations)
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worry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• a strong feeling of anxiety

verb

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

• be concerned with

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• be on the mind of

• lacerate by biting

• touch or rub constantly

apropos
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• of an appropriate or pertinent nature

adverb

• at an opportune time

• introducing a different topic

business
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

• the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

• a rightful concern or responsibility

• an immediate objective

• the volume of commercial activity

• business concerns collectively

• customers collectively

• incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect

care
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• an anxious feeling

• a cause for feeling concern

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

verb

• feel concern or interest

• provide care for

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• be concerned with

fear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

• be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

• be uneasy or apprehensive about

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

headache
nounn
noun

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

interest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

• a reason for wanting something done

• the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

• a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

• (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

verb

• excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

• be on the mind of

• be of importance or consequence

occupy
verbv
verb

• keep busy with

• live (in a certain place)

• occupy the whole of

• be on the mind of

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• require (time or space)

• consume all of one's attention or time

• assume, as of positions or roles

pertain
verbv
verb

• be relevant to

• be a part or attribute of

refer
verbv
verb

• make reference to

• be relevant to

• think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

• send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

• seek information from

• have as a meaning

• use a name to designate

relate
verbv
verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• be relevant to

• give an account of; narrate

• be in a relationship with

• have or establish a relationship to

touch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)

• a suggestion of some quality

• a distinguishing style

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a communicative interaction

• a slight attack of illness

• the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

• the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

• deftness in handling matters

• the feel of mechanical action

verb

• make physical contact with, come in contact with

• perceive via the tactile sense

• affect emotionally

• be relevant to

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

• have an effect upon

• deal with; usually used with a form of negation

• cause to be in brief contact with

• to extend as far as

• be equal to in quality or ability

• tamper with

• make a more or less disguised reference to

• comprehend

• consume

• color lightly

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

bear on
verbv
verb

• be relevant to

• have an effect upon

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

business concern
nounn
noun

• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

business organisation
nounn
noun

• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

business organization
nounn
noun

• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

come to
verbv
verb

• cause to experience suddenly

• be relevant to

• attain

• return to consciousness

have to do with
verb

• be relevant to

touch on
verbv
verb

• refer to or discuss briefly

• be relevant to

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• have an effect upon

Best Hypernyms For CONCERNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for concerning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
anxiety enterprise interest involvement sympathy regarding respecting
Phrases (2)
fellow feelingnegative stimulus

Alternatives for WORRY

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