Translate trouble | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of trouble
noun
1difficulty or problems:I had trouble finding somewhere to park friends should support each other when they are in trouble the government’s policies ran into trouble our troubles are just beginning the malfunction of something such as a machine or a part of the body:their helicopter developed engine trouble effort or exertion made to do something, especially when inconvenient:I wouldn’t want to put you to any trouble he’s gone to a lot of trouble to help you a cause of worry or inconvenience:the kid had been no trouble up to now a particular aspect or quality of something regarded as unsatisfactory or as a source of difficulty:that’s the trouble with capitalism a situation in which one is liable to incur punishment or blame:he’s been in trouble with the police informal dated used to refer to the condition of a pregnant unmarried woman:she’s not the first girl who’s gotten herself into trouble
2public unrest or disorder:the cops are preparing for trouble by bringing in tear gas
verb
[with object] 1cause distress or anxiety to:he was not troubled by doubts [no object] (
trouble about/over/with)
be distressed or anxious about:there is nothing you need trouble about cause (someone) pain:my legs started to trouble me cause (someone) inconvenience (typically used as a polite way of asking someone to do or provide something):sorry to trouble you could I trouble you for a receipt? [no object] make the effort required to do something:oh, don’t trouble to answer
