trouble
//ˈtrʌb.əl//
Noun
troubleSingular
troublesPlural
1
Problems, difficulties, or distress that cause worry or inconvenience.
We had some trouble with the car on our trip.
2
A situation or circumstance that is difficult or dangerous.
The company is in financial trouble.
3
Effort or exertion required to do something.
Thank you for taking the trouble to help me.
4
A cause of problems or difficulty.
The old car has been nothing but trouble.
Synonym
Verb
troubledPast tense
troubledPast participle
troublingPresent participle
troublesThird-person singular
1
To cause distress, worry, or inconvenience to someone.
I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you help me with this?
2
To make the effort to do something; to bother.
Don't trouble yourself. I can do it alone.