Trouble
Mischievous cat's name
Trouble is difficulty, distress, or a source of problems.
You can be in trouble with the law, have trouble sleeping, or go to the trouble of making something from scratch.
To trouble someone is to disturb or worry them: Sorry to trouble you.
A troublemaker causes problems; a troubled person is distressed.
The trouble with that plan introduces an objection.
In older usage, troubles meant political unrest: the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Troubled interest in something
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
agitation · disquiet · torment · anguish · vexation · fret · bother · burden
Angry, prolonged conflict
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- unrestState of public disturbance
- discordLack of agreement
- upheavalViolent disturbance of order
commotion · clash · friction · tension · dispute · feud · hostility · confrontation
Playful troublesome behavior
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
- delinquencyCriminal or neglectful behavior
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
- offenseViolation or umbrage
violation · transgression · infraction · lawbreaking · disobedience · defiance · rebellion · vandalism
Matter requiring resolution
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- challengeTest of ability
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- setbackReverse in progress
complication · predicament · dilemma · struggle · hurdle · adversity · ordeal · snag
To annoy or disturb
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- hassleIrritating difficulty
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
- impositionUnfair demand on someone
exertion · pains · fuss · ado · difficulty · burden · chore · labor
concern
Troubled interest in something
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- uneaseMild persistent worry
apprehension · agitation · disquiet · torment · anguish · vexation · fret · bother · burden · weight
strife
Angry, prolonged conflict
upheaval · commotion · clash · friction · tension · dispute · feud · hostility · confrontation · riot
mischief
Playful troublesome behavior
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
- delinquencyCriminal or neglectful behavior
- misbehaviorImproper or unruly conduct
offense · violation · transgression · infraction · lawbreaking · disobedience · defiance · rebellion · vandalism · hooliganism
problem
Matter requiring resolution
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- challengeTest of ability
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
setback · complication · predicament · dilemma · struggle · hurdle · adversity · ordeal · snag · hitch
bother
To annoy or disturb
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- hassleIrritating difficulty
- nuisanceCause of aggravation
imposition · exertion · pains · fuss · ado · difficulty · burden · chore · labor · toil
malfunction
Failure to operate properly
defect · fault · bug · error · snag · dysfunction · outage · crash · hiccup · kink
ailment
Minor health problem
affliction · illness · malady · problem · symptom · flare-up · episode · attack · complication · inflammation
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- Stoner MetalFu Manchu, heavy riffs, Lowrider, Nebula, Greenleaf
Troublepeace of mind
State without anxiety
peace · tranquility · calm · serenity · contentment
Troubleease
Lack of strain
convenience · simplicity · effortlessness · smooth sailing · facility
- in troubleFacing difficulty or punishment
- get into troubleIncur negative consequences
- big troubleSevere difficulty or danger
- deep troubleSevere difficulty or danger
- double troubleTwo problems at once
- looking for troubleActively seeking conflict