Trouble (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed.
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 3
Move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The memory of her late grandmother's passing still troubles her to this day.
- His conscience troubles him about his past mistakes.
- The news of the war troubles her every time she thinks about it.
- The idea of being forever alone troubles him deeply in his darkest moments.
- A troubling thought about his future financial security troubles him at night.
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- Rouse
- Perturb
- Charge
- Unhinge
- Disorder
- Distress
- Cark
- Charge Up
- Jolt
- Trouble
- Distract
- Commove
- Agitate
- Excite
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Meaning 4
Take the trouble to do something; concern oneself; "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"; "Don't bother, please".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
To cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but...".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.