trouble
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈtrʌbl/US /ˈtrʌbl/
Meaning
noun
a problem, worry, difficulty, etc. or a situation causing this
“We have trouble getting staff.”
verb
to make somebody worried or upset
“What is it that's troubling you?”
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