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plural of trouble
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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
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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2
something that may cause injury or harm
- that wild dog is trouble, so stay away
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3
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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- corners,
- fixes,
- holes,
- hot waters,
- jams,
- mires,
- pickles,
- predicaments,
- quagmires,
- spots
- cruxes
- (also cruces),
- Gordian knots,
- sticky wickets,
- toughies
- catch-22's
- (or catch-22s),
- dilemmas,
- quandaries
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4
the active use of energy in producing a result
- please, don't go to all that trouble just for me
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troubles
verb
present tense third-person singular of trouble
Synonyms & Antonyms of troubles (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to experience concern or anxiety
- don't trouble about me—I'll be fine
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2
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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