Synonyms for

Trouble

Verb / ˈtrʌbʌl / Another word for trouble — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

difficulty or problems

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Common collocations

  • in trouble
  • cause trouble
  • trouble maker
  • trouble shooting
  • get into trouble
  • out of trouble
  • trouble spot
  • minor trouble

Word family

noun trouble
verb trouble
adjective troublesome

Usage note

Trouble can refer to a problem, a difficult situation, or annoyance. As a verb, it often means to cause difficulty or worry.

Example sentences

  1. She had trouble sleeping last night.
  2. He was in trouble for not doing his homework.
  3. The car is having trouble starting.
  4. The company is in financial trouble.
  5. I'm having trouble understanding this math problem.

Quotes

  • In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin
  • “The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” - Bill Copeland
  • “The trouble with the world is not that people know too little; it's that they know so many things that just aren't so.” - Mark Twain

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