trouble

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noun

trou·ble ˈtrə-bəl How to pronounce trouble (audio)

plural troubles

: the quality or state of being troubled especially mentally

: public unrest or disturbance

there's trouble brewing downtown

: an instance of trouble

used to disguise her frustrations and despair by making light of her troubles

Current Biography

: a state or condition of distress, annoyance, or difficulty

in trouble with the law

heading for trouble

got into financial trouble

: such as

: a condition of physical distress or ill health : ailment

back trouble

heart trouble

: a condition of mechanical malfunction

engine trouble

: a condition of doing something badly or only with great difficulty

has trouble reading

has trouble breathing

dated, informal : the state of being pregnant while unmarried

got a girl in trouble

: an effort made : pains

took the trouble to do it right

: a cause of distress, annoyance, or inconvenience

don't mean to be any trouble

what's the trouble?

: a negative feature : drawback

the trouble with you is you're too honest

the main trouble with electronic systems is the overreliance on them

John Perham

: the unhappy or sad fact

the trouble is, I need the money

trouble

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verb

troubled; troubling ˈtrə-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce trouble (audio)

transitive verb

: to agitate mentally or spiritually : worry, disturb

: to put to exertion or inconvenience

I'm sorry to trouble you

c(1)

: to produce physical disorder in : afflict

troubled by a cold

(2)

archaic : mistreat, oppress

: to put into confused motion

the wind troubled the sea

intransitive verb

: to become mentally agitated : worry

refused to trouble over trifles

: to make an effort : be at pains

did not trouble to come

troubler

ˈtrə-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce trouble (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Noun The new system is giving me trouble. He was having trouble with his homework. I had a little trouble finding the place. He had no trouble finding a new job. gangs looking to make trouble When the new CEO arrived, the company was in trouble. She got into trouble with her credit cards. He's always getting in trouble at school. She has been having trouble with her knee. Verb The accusations troubled him deeply. I'm troubled by his strange behavior. I don't mean to trouble you, but I have a question. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Gonzagas’ brilliant but imprudent expenditures had landed them in financial trouble.

Anthony Grafton, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 Several Sun starters were in foul trouble, but the Sky never took advantage, allowing the Sun to force them outside.

Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Politico got its eyes on one of the shopping lists, which is extremely detailed and suggests Russia is in serious trouble thanks to western sanctions.

David Meyer, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Yes, big box stores like Sears and J. Crew are in deep trouble, but, that said, the small businesses that survived the shutdown are often thriving now.

Steve Strauss, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Unless Richardson can pass for 300-plus yards, and run for around 100, too, then the Gators are in big trouble against one of the most talented teams in the country.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Tax revenues had tumbled in Los Angeles, and the city’s budget was in deep trouble.

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The New York Times Former President Donald Trump's social media platform is in financial trouble, The Washington Post reported Saturday.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 Using one lineman to block DeForest Buckner is asking for trouble.

The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2022

Verb

Henry Gao, associate professor of law at Singapore Management University, argues losses suffered by Tencent and Alibaba and their investors don't trouble China's leaders.

Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 His revanchism may explain why Russia’s alteration of national boundaries by force doesn’t trouble him.

William A. Galston, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 So sing to your kids, dance with them, but don't trouble yourself over exposing them to the best genre of music.

Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 28 June 2022 Sorry to trouble you with a fact Mr. Ramaswamy, but these asset managers have a fiduciary duty to maximize the long-term returns of their clients.

Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 5 July 2022 But Fritz does have a heavy serve and the kind of game that could trouble Nadal on grass.

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 Today, an advisory committee to the FDA recommended that our current slate of shots be updated to include a piece of an Omicron subvariant, with the aim of better tailoring the vaccine to the coronavirus variants that could trouble us this fall.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 Certain aspects of Holmes’s character began to trouble him.

New York Times, 6 July 2022 This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2022 See More

Kids Definition

trouble 1 of 2

noun

trou·ble ˈtrə-bəl How to pronounce trouble (audio)

: something that causes worry or distress : misfortune

I've suffered many troubles.

: an instance of distress or disturbance

Don't make trouble.

: extra work or effort

They took the trouble to write.

: ill health : ailment

"Your trouble comes from years of wearing the wrong kind of shoes," Jake lectured.

Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game

: failure to work normally

He had trouble with the engine.

trouble

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verb

troubled; troubling

: to become or make worried or upset

… reading this book will make you feel anxious, because you will be troubled by the disturbing suspense …

Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator

: to produce physical disorder in : afflict

He's troubled with weak knees.

: to put to inconvenience

Don't trouble yourself; I can do it.

: to make an effort

Do not trouble to write.

单词	troubles
释义	trouble 1 of 2 noun trou·ble ˈtrə-bəl plural troubles 1 : the quality or state of being troubled especially mentally 2 : public unrest or disturbance there's trouble brewing downtown 3 : an instance of trouble used to disguise her frustrations and despair by making light of her troubles Current Biography 4 : a state or condition of distress, annoyance, or difficulty in trouble with the law heading for trouble got into financial trouble : such as a : a condition of physical distress or ill health : ailment back trouble heart trouble b : a condition of mechanical malfunction engine trouble c : a condition of doing something badly or only with great difficulty has trouble reading has trouble breathing d dated, informal : the state of being pregnant while unmarried got a girl in trouble 5 : an effort made : pains took the trouble to do it right 6 a : a cause of distress, annoyance, or inconvenience don't mean to be any trouble what's the trouble? b : a negative feature : drawback the trouble with you is you're too honest the main trouble with electronic systems is the overreliance on them John Perham c : the unhappy or sad fact the trouble is, I need the money trouble 2 of 2 verb troubled; troubling ˈtrə-b(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 a : to agitate mentally or spiritually : worry, disturb b : to put to exertion or inconvenience I'm sorry to trouble you c(1) : to produce physical disorder in : afflict troubled by a cold (2) archaic : mistreat, oppress 2 : to put into confused motion the wind troubled the sea intransitive verb 1 : to become mentally agitated : worry refused to trouble over trifles 2 : to make an effort : be at pains did not trouble to come troubler ˈtrə-b(ə-)lər noun Synonyms Noun affection ail ailment bug complaint complication condition disease disorder distemper distemperature fever ill illness infirmity malady sickness Verb bother fear fret fuss stew stress sweat worry See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The new system is giving me trouble. He was having trouble with his homework. I had a little trouble finding the place. He had no trouble finding a new job. gangs looking to make trouble When the new CEO arrived, the company was in trouble. She got into trouble with her credit cards. He's always getting in trouble at school. She has been having trouble with her knee. Verb The accusations troubled him deeply. I'm troubled by his strange behavior. I don't mean to trouble you, but I have a question. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Gonzagas’ brilliant but imprudent expenditures had landed them in financial trouble. Anthony Grafton, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 Several Sun starters were in foul trouble, but the Sky never took advantage, allowing the Sun to force them outside. Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Politico got its eyes on one of the shopping lists, which is extremely detailed and suggests Russia is in serious trouble thanks to western sanctions. David Meyer, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Yes, big box stores like Sears and J. Crew are in deep trouble, but, that said, the small businesses that survived the shutdown are often thriving now. Steve Strauss, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Unless Richardson can pass for 300-plus yards, and run for around 100, too, then the Gators are in big trouble against one of the most talented teams in the country. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Tax revenues had tumbled in Los Angeles, and the city’s budget was in deep trouble. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The New York Times Former President Donald Trump's social media platform is in financial trouble, The Washington Post reported Saturday. Grayson Quay, The Week, 28 Aug. 2022 Using one lineman to block DeForest Buckner is asking for trouble. The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2022 Verb Henry Gao, associate professor of law at Singapore Management University, argues losses suffered by Tencent and Alibaba and their investors don't trouble China's leaders. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 His revanchism may explain why Russia’s alteration of national boundaries by force doesn’t trouble him. William A. Galston, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 So sing to your kids, dance with them, but don't trouble yourself over exposing them to the best genre of music. Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 28 June 2022 Sorry to trouble you with a fact Mr. Ramaswamy, but these asset managers have a fiduciary duty to maximize the long-term returns of their clients. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 5 July 2022 But Fritz does have a heavy serve and the kind of game that could trouble Nadal on grass. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 Today, an advisory committee to the FDA recommended that our current slate of shots be updated to include a piece of an Omicron subvariant, with the aim of better tailoring the vaccine to the coronavirus variants that could trouble us this fall. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 Certain aspects of Holmes’s character began to trouble him. New York Times, 6 July 2022 This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French trubler, from Vulgar Latin turbulare, from turbulus agitated, alteration of Latin turbulentus — more at turbulent First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing trouble get (someone) out of trouble foul trouble borrow trouble ask for trouble no trouble nothing but trouble look for trouble keep/stay out of trouble have trouble sleeping go to trouble take the trouble trouble free trouble spot smell trouble spell trouble save someone the trouble/bother trouble oneself See More get (someone) out of trouble foul trouble borrow trouble ask for trouble no trouble nothing but trouble look for trouble keep/stay out of trouble have trouble sleeping go to trouble take the trouble trouble free trouble spot smell trouble spell trouble save someone the trouble/bother trouble oneself See More Kids Definition trouble 1 of 2 noun trou·ble ˈtrə-bəl 1 : something that causes worry or distress : misfortune I've suffered many troubles. 2 : an instance of distress or disturbance Don't make trouble. 3 : extra work or effort They took the trouble to write. 4 : ill health : ailment "Your trouble comes from years of wearing the wrong kind of shoes," Jake lectured. Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game 5 : failure to work normally He had trouble with the engine. trouble 2 of 2 verb troubled; troubling 1 : to become or make worried or upset … reading this book will make you feel anxious, because you will be troubled by the disturbing suspense … Lemony Snicket, The Ersatz Elevator 2 : to produce physical disorder in : afflict He's troubled with weak knees. 3 : to put to inconvenience Don't trouble yourself; I can do it. 4 : to make an effort Do not trouble to write. troubles 1 of 2 noun plural of trouble 1 as in ailments an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ailments illnesses diseases ills sicknesses conditions disorders fevers complications infections maladies bugs attacks ails infirmities complaints plagues distempers affections weaknesses distemperatures contagious diseases malaises debilities contagions matters bouts spells decrepitudes contagia epidemics fits pests pestilences pips 2 as in threats something that may cause injury or harm that wild dog is trouble, so stay away Synonyms & Similar Words threats dangers risks perils pitfalls hazards menaces imminences snares traps booby traps Antonyms & Near Antonyms safeguards guards protections shields wards harbors shelters refuges retreats havens asylums See More 3 as in problems something that requires thought and skill for resolution the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was Synonyms & Similar Words problems challenges matters issues cases questions nuts predicaments dilemmas knots quandaries glitches snags pitfalls fixes hot waters conundrums jams quagmires toughies mysteries hitches pickles corners mires puzzlements puzzles riddles enigmas cruxes holes spots sticky wickets catch-22s catches cruces stumpers Gordian knots posers brainteasers catch-22's Antonyms & Near Antonyms solutions answers silver bullets magic bullets panaceas cure-alls 4 as in efforts the active use of energy in producing a result please, don't go to all that trouble just for me Synonyms & Similar Words efforts works pains exertions expenditures sweats energies labors whiles toils travails powers tries elbow grease strains attempts muscles endeavors goes forces trials drudgeries grinds passes essays dints mights slogs puissances flings stabs shots whacks Antonyms & Near Antonyms eases facilities inertias fluencies inactions inactivities quiescences dormancies indolences languors See More troubles 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of trouble 1 as in worries to experience concern or anxiety don't trouble about me—I'll be fine Synonyms & Similar Words worries fears stresses frets cares a hang bothers sweats stews fusses sweats blood gives a hang agonizes pines longs despairs yearns chafes Antonyms & Near Antonyms accepts endures sticks out bears takes sustains tolerates abides stomachs See More 2 as in inconveniences to cause discomfort to or trouble for I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair? Synonyms & Similar Words inconveniences weighs bothers disturbs burdens upsets discommodes disobliges incommodes handicaps angers bugs annoys puts out gets aggravates hinders exasperates peeves irks shackles provokes hampers encumbers saddles vexes fetters trammels holds back impedes obstructs inhibits chafes hamstrings hobbles ties up riles manacles nettles inflames interferes (with) galls grates piques holds up enflames perturbs agitates Antonyms & Near Antonyms aids favors helps assists eases obliges delights facilitates accommodates abets smooths comforts smoothes contents pleases satisfies disarms gratifies mollifies consoles appeases pacifies placates conciliates gladdens See More
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