1
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
if you think your brother might be in trouble, then let's go check up on him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to worry
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to bother
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trouble
Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In cross examination, Yannetti once again brought up trouble with the investigators, and in particular case officer Trooper Michael Proctor, who the jury has already learned was fired from the MSP primarily due to his unprofessional behavior in this case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
Tuesday evening’s loss at Manchester City will trouble Emery in that respect.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trouble
Noun
Forbes conducted an investigation into financial troubles at Wondermind, the mental health startup Gomez cofounded, and uncovered that the company missed payments to staff and vendors and laid off nine employees—details confirmed through interviews and internal documents.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
In cross examination, Yannetti once again brought up trouble with the investigators, and in particular case officer Trooper Michael Proctor, who the jury has already learned was fired from the MSP primarily due to his unprofessional behavior in this case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
Verb
Malloy, for one, is troubled by folks who find entertainment in tragedy.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
Tuesday evening’s loss at Manchester City will trouble Emery in that respect.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trouble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouble
Noun
-
Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
-
Minnesota newborns will soon be screened for a disease that can lead to delays in developmental milestones, regression of skills, seizures and in some cases death.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
Noun
-
He’s become the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon Ukraine, massive foreign aid cuts and a deportation policy that has split the public.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
-
The Dutchman’s conversion rate used to be better than that of Alexander-Arnold in his earlier years with Liverpool but his threat from set pieces is now largely restricted to trying to head in crosses and corners.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
As studies begin to find connections between exposure to plastic and medical problems, doctors and scientists are increasingly concerned.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
-
Digital platforms have made attempts to resolve this problem, yet frequently mimic the traditional education system's one-directional teaching approach.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
-
The project has been anchored by the relentless efforts of Wood and Orr, experts in rubbing elbows and working a crowd and the phones.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
-
However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
There also is a bit of a risk as to how MSNBC will fare on its own.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
-
Water risk is fast becoming an existential threat to the apparel industry.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
Verb
-
Long term, some economists worry the back-and-forth on tariffs could strain relationships between the U.S. and its trading partners.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
-
Yet threats to use nuclear weapons from Russia and North Korea, and even from the U.S. president, have worried many.—
Alan Robock,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Verb
-
That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
-
Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
The threadbare plot is set in motion when Tesfaye’s screen-self (henceforth referred to as Abel) loses his voice while touring, a real-life incident forced here into heavy-handed metaphor as an existential ailment symptomatic of his deeper issues with himself and women.—
Charles Bramesco,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
-
Djokovic struggled with his fitness and had a reputation for pulling out of matches with various ailments.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouble. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share