troubˈlousness noun

troubˈlefree adjective

Easy, not beset with problems

troubˈle-house, troubˈle-state, troubˈle-town or troubˈle-world noun (archaic or poetic)

Someone who disturbs the peace of a house, state, etc

troubˈlemaker noun

Someone who disturbs the peace and (usu) incites others to do so

troubˈle-mirth noun

A killjoy

troubˈleshoot transitive verb

troubˈleshooter noun

An expert detector and mender of any trouble, mechanical or other

troubˈleshooting noun and adjective

trouble spot noun

A place where trouble, esp social or political unrest, occurs

ask or look for or (US) borrow trouble

To behave in such a way as to bring trouble on oneself

I'll trouble you to

Please

in trouble (euphemistic)

Pregnant (when unmarried)

take (the) trouble

To make an effort

the Troubles

Periods of civil unrest in Northern Ireland in the years 1919–23 and 1969–98

trouble and strife (rhyming sl)

Wife

trouble someone for

To ask someone to provide, pass, etc