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A distressing or dangerous situation.
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He was in trouble when the rain started.
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A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
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The trouble was a leaking brake line. The trouble with that suggestion is that we lack the funds to put it in motion. The bridge column magnified the trouble with a slight tilt in the wrong direction.
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A violent occurrence or event.
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the troubles in Northern Ireland
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Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
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It's no trouble for me to edit it.
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A malfunction.
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He's been in hospital with some heart trouble. My old car has engine trouble.
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Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
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He had some trouble with the law.
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A fault or interruption in a stratum.