TROUBLES Synonyms: 239 Similar and Opposite Words

troubles 1 of 2

noun

plural of trouble

as in ailments

an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning hoping that the doctor will be able to accurately diagnose my trouble

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as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm that wild dog is trouble, so stay away

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as in problems

something that requires thought and skill for resolution the police officers first broke up the fight and then asked what the trouble was

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as in efforts

the active use of energy in producing a result please, don't go to all that trouble just for me

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troubles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trouble

as in worries

to experience concern or anxiety don't trouble about me—I'll be fine

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as in inconveniences

to cause discomfort to or trouble for I hate to trouble you, but would you mind moving for a minute so I can sweep under your chair?

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Recent Examples of troubles

Noun

With DraftKings available in all 50 states, the campaign revolves around Hart and Jonas traveling throughout the country, where car troubles can happen. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Investors are trying to discern whether CoreWeave’s troubles could create systemic problems for the AI boom. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Paxton has faced scrutiny during the campaign for his accumulation of wealth, his past legal troubles, allegations of infidelity, dealings in the attorney general’s office and his 2023 impeachment. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 The ongoing legal troubles compounded the stress the Hollywood couple was already dealing with and things almost took a really wrong turn, Mangianello admits. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Growing naturally brings greater knowledge and experience, and ignoring suffering and other troubles wouldn’t be compassionate or wise. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Burbank Airport's new terminal faced some opening-day troubles after GPS apps took travelers to the old terminal on Tuesday. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Bell is the latest celebrity to speak out about troubles obtaining SAG-AFTRA health insurance. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The partnership outlasted her legal troubles and Kmart’s own 2002 bankruptcy. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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But the equity market’s rise this year has been driven primarily by just a few sectors, which troubles some analysts. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 The aspect of the painting that troubles me most, though, is the sleeve of Amélie’s dress. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 This moment troubles me not only as a historian, but also as a longtime mentor for college-age student-athletes. — Emily Harrison, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 But what troubles him most is not only what has disappeared from textbooks. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 One death especially, that of his young cousin Sinon (Elliot Page), troubles him most of all. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 The asymmetry—Anthropic penalized while OpenAI was not—is what troubles him most. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026 But what really troubles him is something larger. — Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 19 June 2026 There’s something that troubles her about this. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for troubles

Noun

The campaign is unfolding as the city contends with myriad urban ailments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley also are dealing with ailments, while offensive lineman Lane Johnson surprised everyone with his retirement mid-season.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ailments

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The Max 10's certification represents another milestone in Boeing's efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
But complicating the government's efforts to bring the French deficit under control are widespread protests that have turned increasingly violent since starting as a Parisian student movement last month.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of efforts

Verb

Tehran fears that surrendering its maritime leverage first would invite fresh demands; Washington worries that easing pressure would reward coercion without securing lasting constraints on Iran’s nuclear program.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
With construction expected deep into the night, Ping worries, the dust and vibrations will only worsen.

— Curbed, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of worries

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Bellorado-Samuels’s home doesn’t disappear behind her collection but pushes back, amplifies, complicates, and occasionally inconveniences it.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
On-time performance across the entire San Diego trolley system has been boosted by a year-old East County service change that inconveniences a relatively small number of riders.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025

Definition of inconveniences

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No illnesses have been reported so far, according to the recall notice.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Likewise, the agents that cause illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, mumps, pertussis, and strep throat can be transmitted as heavy droplets that land on mucous membranes.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of illnesses

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Even that expansion presents dangers, the company acknowledged, because more traditional science and research is outside its current area of expertise.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
Tech investors sound cautiously optimistic about Anthropic's S-1 public offering document , despite persistent concerns about the future of AI and dangers of the technology.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026