Concern
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Concern [kuhn-surn]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • Something that relates to a person or business.
  • Matter for consideration.
  • A matter that calls for a person's attention.

Verb

  • To relate to.
  • To have an influence on.
  • To involve.
  • To distress about.
Example

"Immigration has become a concern for many countries."

"The issue of his admission concerned all of us."

Synonyms

Noun: Care, Concernment, Consideration, Heed, Burden, Interest, Involvement, Matter

Verb: Bother, Regard, Trouble, Worry, Disturb, Interest, Involve, Perturb

Antonyms

Noun: Calmness, Disregard, Neglect, Calm, Entertainment, Fun

Verb: Aid, Help, Ignore, Calm, Please, Reassure, Unconcern, Appease