Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌbəl/
noun a state or condition of distress, disturbance, or difficulty
A1 I am in trouble because I lost my keys.
A2 She got into trouble for being late to work.
B1 The company is facing financial trouble due to the pandemic.
B2 He managed to get out of trouble by apologizing sincerely.
C1 The politician's involvement in the scandal could spell trouble for his career.
C2 The detective had a knack for solving even the most complex of troubles.
verb to cause distress, disturbance, or difficulty to
A1 I often trouble my sister by borrowing her clothes without asking.
A2 The new student is having trouble understanding the lesson.
B1 If you don't follow the instructions, you may trouble the machine and cause it to malfunction.
B2 The company is in trouble due to financial mismanagement.
C1 The politician's past actions have come back to trouble him during the election campaign.
C2 The unresolved conflict between the two countries continues to trouble international relations.
adjective causing distress, disturbance, or difficulty
A1 She is in trouble with her homework.
A2 The car broke down and caused trouble on the highway.
B1 The trouble employee was fired for misconduct.
B2 The trouble waters ahead made the captain navigate carefully.
C1 His troubled past haunted him for years.
C2 The troubled economy led to widespread unemployment.
formal The company is facing financial trouble due to poor management.
informal I heard Sarah got into trouble for skipping class again.
slang I don't want to get into any trouble with the boss, so let's finish this project on time.
figurative His reckless behavior is like inviting trouble into his life.
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