trouble

/ˈtrʌbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of great distress, anxiety, or unease; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

“The storm caused trouble for the entire city, leaving thousands without power.”

2. noun

A cause or source of difficulty or annoyance; a nuisance.

“My neighbor is a constant trouble, always playing his music loudly at night.”

3. verb

To cause or experience difficulty, pain, or discomfort; to annoy or disturb someone.

“The cold weather is trouble me, so I stayed indoors all day.”

4. verb

To cause trouble or difficulty for someone; to bother or annoy someone.

“Don’t trouble me with your problems, I have my own to deal with.”

Synonyms

  • difficulty
  • disturbance
  • nuisance
  • problem

Antonyms

  • calm
  • ease
  • peace