trouble

/ˈtɹʌb(ə)l//ˈtɹə-/

noun

1
A distressing or dangerous situation.
“He was in trouble when the rain started.”
2
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
“The trouble was a leaking brake line. The trouble with that suggestion is that we lack the funds to put it in motion. The bridge column magnified the trouble with a slight tilt in the wrong direction.”
3
A violent occurrence or event.
“the troubles in Northern Ireland”
4
Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
“It's no trouble for me to edit it.”
5
A malfunction.
“He's been in hospital with some heart trouble. My old car has engine trouble.”
6
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
“He had some trouble with the law.”
7
A fault or interruption in a stratum.

1
To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
2
To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.
“What she said about narcissism is troubling me.”
3
In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.
“I will not trouble you to deliver the letter.”
4
To take pains to do something.
“I won't trouble to post the letter today; I can do it tomorrow.”
5
To worry; to be anxious.

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