Also means
to trouble
Usage Note
Inquiéter is transitive (something worries you), but the reflexive s'inquiéter is the everyday form meaning 'to worry' or 'to be anxious'. Ne t'inquiète pas (don't worry) is one of the most common reassurances in French. The related noun inquiétude (worry, unease) is also high-frequency. The accent on é shifts in some conjugations: il s'inquiète.
Examples
"Ne t'inquiète pas, tout va bien."
Natural Translation
Don't worry, everything is fine.
Literal Translation
Don't yourself-worry, all goes well.

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