[
US
/ˈtɹəbəɫ/
]
[ UK /tɹˈʌbəl/ ]
[ UK /tɹˈʌbəl/ ]
NOUN
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an angry disturbance
a spot of bother
they had labor trouble
he didn't want to make a fuss -
a source of difficulty
what's the problem?
one trouble after another delayed the job -
an effort that is inconvenient
finished the test only with great difficulty
I went to a lot of trouble
he won without any trouble
had difficulty walking -
a strong feeling of anxiety
it is not work but worry that kills
he wanted to die and end his troubles
his worry over the prospect of being fired -
an event causing distress or pain
heart trouble
what is the trouble? -
an unwanted pregnancy
he got several girls in trouble
VERB
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to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Sorry to trouble you, but... -
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill -
move deeply
This book upset me
A troubling thought - cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
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take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Don't bother, please
He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday
How To Use trouble In A Sentence
- the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane
- His rapid rise through the ranks after an eye-catching performance in the April trials was a rare highlight in a troubled season.
- The trouble is getting tense often just makes matters worse. The Sun
- Early screenings suggested as much, or suggested trouble at least, as preview audiences found the film too dark and violent, all in all too un-Leo.
- A troubleshooter is being appointed to make the prison service more efficient.
- Swelling and bloating are often less troublesome if you avoid adding extra salt to food and steer clear of smoked meats and ready-cooked meals. The Sun
- Furious staff have lashed out at company bosses for not informing workers that the plant was in trouble before it became public knowledge.
- Trouble is, we've got to make up our minds whether to go full speed ahead or full speed astern. SAN ANDREAS
- More troubleshooting is attempted none of which remedies the situation. Xbox Live Won't Refund Points For Game They Can't Deliver - The Consumerist
- Of course, the trouble with fiscal stimulus is that it is a blunt instrument. Times, Sunday Times