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as in ailments
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
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as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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as in problems
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was
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as in efforts
the active use of energy in producing a result
please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
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as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety
don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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as in inconveniences
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?
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“Troubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troubles. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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