Trouble Definition & Meaning
trouble
- noun
- a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
- an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother"
- an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"
- an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"
- a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
- an unwanted pregnancy; "he got several girls in trouble"
- verb
- move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought"
- to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
- 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"
- take the trouble to do something; concern oneself; "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"; "Don't bother, please"
- cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
"Trouble" in song lyrics
See how trouble is used in real songs:
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"The 24 track is mines, you're in trouble"
415 — Call it What You Want 2 -
"in a Lex bubble, sayin it was footage from the night before the trouble"
7L & Esoteric — Rest in Peace -
"I don't want no motherfuckin' trouble"
Above The Law f/ MC Ren — Process of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion)
Words that rhyme with trouble
Usage tips for "trouble"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "trouble" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for trouble to find words that pair well.