Definition of trouble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general statestate of distress or difficulty
- She was in trouble after losing her job..
2.
challengessource of difficulty
- The real trouble is the lack of funding.
3.
- She is known as a trouble in the class.
4.
medicalhealth problems or ailment
- She has been having trouble with her back.
5.
unrestUK violent or turbulent eventUK
- There was trouble in the city last night.
Verb
1.
discomforttr. bother or inconvenience someonetr.
- I hope I'm not troubling you with my questions.
2.
mental distresstr. cause someone to feel worried or anxioustr.
- The news troubled her greatly.
3.
actiontr./intr. make an effort to do somethingtr./intr.
- He didn't trouble to call before visiting.
4.
medicaltr. cause physical pain or discomforttr.
- His back troubles him every morning.
5.
agitatetr. disturb or make something roughtr.
- The wind troubled the calm surface of the lake.
Expressions with trouble
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facing punishment or negative consequences
He is in trouble with the law for speeding.
act in a way that is likely to cause problems
If you lie to your boss, you court trouble.
act in a way that causes problems
Ignoring safety rules is a way to invite trouble.
initial problems when starting something new
The new software had some teething trouble at launch.
be punished for doing something wrong
He got into trouble for breaking the window.
facing a difficult or dangerous situation
If you don't finish the project, you will be in trouble.
indicates willingness to assist without inconvenience
Bringing you a cup of tea is no trouble at all.
prevent someone from doing something unnecessary
I'll drive you there to save you the trouble of taking the bus.
prevent someone from doing something hard or annoying
I will call ahead to save you trouble.
justified by the results
Learning a new language is worth the trouble for the opportunities it brings.
facing investigation or punishment from police or courts for illegal acts
He got in trouble with the law after the bar fight.
make an effort or spend time doing something difficult or inconvenient
She went to the trouble to bake a cake for us.
move toward a situation likely to cause problems
If you keep lying, you head for trouble.
experiencing serious problems or difficulties
The company is in big trouble financially.
experiencing a serious problem or difficulty
The company is in deep trouble after the scandal.
acting in a way likely to bring problems, especially after warnings
Driving home in the storm is asking for trouble.
do things likely to cause problems
She always looks for trouble by questioning authority.
encounter unexpected difficulties or problems
We might run into trouble if we don't plan ahead.
cause problems or conflict
He always tries to stir up trouble at meetings.
accumulate issues that will cause problems
By not addressing the complaints, they are storing up trouble.
make an effort to do something despite difficulties
She always takes the trouble to make her guests feel welcome..
the main problem causing difficulty or concern
We need more time, but that's just the trouble.
problems or conflict are starting to develop
Trouble is brewing between the two teams.
indicate provoking a problematic or dangerous situation
By teasing the dog, you are asking for trouble.
Origin of trouble
Old French, truble (disturbance)
Terms with trouble included in their meaning
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hearing trouble
used to ask someone to repeat something
sympathy
express sympathy for someone’s trouble or loss
aid in trouble
provide assistance to escape a difficult situation
reassurance
no problem or trouble exists
general trouble
ask if there is trouble or difficulty in a situation
regret
expression of regret for causing harm or trouble
effort required
effort or trouble involved in doing something
trouble
problem or difficulty to be resolved
peace
period without disturbance or trouble
daily trouble
problem that causes anxiety or concern
emergency aid
give help to someone in trouble, especially when danger is involved
breathing reaction
sudden short breath from shock, surprise, or trouble breathing
interaction
interact well without arguments or trouble
mythology
small grotesque creature causing trouble in folklore
general annoyance
trouble or difficulty causing annoyance
difficulty
experience ongoing trouble or hardship in a situation
difficulty
the state of causing trouble or difficulty
troublesome
causing trouble or difficulty
avoiding trouble
used humorously when someone narrowly avoids something bad
safety
stay away to avoid danger or trouble
reaction
express surprise or blame for causing a problem or trouble
ease
something that causes no inconvenience or trouble
social phrase
spoken wish that someone travels without trouble or danger
danger
expresses relief after narrowly avoiding danger or trouble
Examples of trouble in a sentence
He found himself in trouble with the law. Traffic was a constant trouble during rush hour. The project faced trouble due to technical issues. He's always been a trouble at family gatherings. The new student quickly became a trouble. He's been experiencing trouble with his knees lately.
The medication helped alleviate her trouble with migraines. The protest turned into trouble quickly. Trouble erupted after the match ended. Don't trouble yourself with unnecessary worries. She didn't want to trouble him with her problems. The thought of the exam troubled him all night. Her health issues troubled her family constantly. She never troubled to read the instructions. Did you trouble to check the schedule? Her knee troubles her after long walks. The old injury troubles him during cold weather. The news troubled her peaceful mind. His words troubled the silence of the night.
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- French:difficulté, déranger, ...
- German:Schwierigkeiten, stören, ...
- Italian:difficoltà, disturbare, ...
- Spanish:problemas, molestar, ...
- Portuguese:problemas, incomodar, ...
- Chinese:困境, 打扰, ...
- Japanese:困難, 困らせる, ...
- Arabic:مُشْكِلَة, أَزْعَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:צָרוֹת, לְהַטְרִיד, ...
- Russian:проблема, беспокоить, ...
- Ukrainian:біда, докучати, ...
- Hindi:मुसीबत, परेशान करना, ...
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