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trouble

Trouble refers to problems, misfortunes or misbehaving, or a situation that causes worries. (noun)

  1. When your car engine is failing, this is an example of trouble.
  2. When you disobey, this is an example of trouble.
  3. When you are worried about the state of your finances, this is an example of money trouble.

To trouble is to cause pain, distress or worry. (verb)

When you act in a way that makes your mother concerned about you, this is an example of a situation where you trouble your mother.

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