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I was wondering what is the difference in the nuances / usage of 気に病む and 心配する
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(E.g. If I want to tell my friend not to worry about a test (albeit an
important test), is it more appropriate to use 気に病むな or 心配するな ?)
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what is the difference in the nuances / usage of 気に病む and 心配する ?
It's simply a difference of image just like "Don't worry" and "don't make
yourself sick over it"

It depends on the level of anxiety of your friend (気に病むな being stronger)
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心配しないでね is the common saying, trying to get them from not worrying about it. I
dont recall anyone ever saying 気に病まないで to me.

I would avoid using 心配するな because it is the command to "Dont worry!" as in
"Dont touch or ill call the teacher!" kinda thing.
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