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TROUBLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Troubles.

How to pronounce troubles:

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Troubles - as a noun

A source of difficulty

Example: "One trouble after another delayed the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
problem
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An angry disturbance

Example: "He didn't want to make a fuss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
botherfusshassle

An effort that is inconvenient

Example: "I went to a lot of trouble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
difficulty
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
effortelbow greaseexertionsweattravail
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong feeling of anxiety

Example: "His worry over the prospect of being fired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
worry

An unwanted pregnancy

Example: "He got several girls in trouble"

Troubles - as a verb

To cause inconvenience or discomfort to

Example: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
botherdiscommodedisobligeincommodeinconvenienceput out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Example: "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carkdisorderdisquietdistractperturbunhinge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbtroubleupset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

Example: "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
botherinconvenience oneselftrouble oneself

Cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ailpain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hurt
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I've been having some troubles with my computer lately."
"She's been going through some financial troubles."
"He's always landed himself in troubles with his reckless behavior."
"They had to face numerous troubles during their journey."
"The business is facing financial troubles and may have to shut down."
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Word Game Points

Is TROUBLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, troubles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TROUBLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TROUBLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, troubles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TROUBLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TROUBLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, troubles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TROUBLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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