troubles
Pronunciation: [ˈtrʌbəlz]
Word
Context: “problems”
(noun) when someone has difficulties or challenges in life. Troubles can be small things like losing a toy or big things like family issues. It means something is wrong or not going well.
Example
She shared her troubles with her best friend, and they talked about how to solve them.
Example
He didn't want to talk about his troubles because he felt it would only make him sadder.
Example
What troubles are you facing right now?
Context: “worry”
(verb) to make someone feel anxious or concerned. When someone troubles another person, they cause them to worry about something.
Example
It troubles me to hear that she is feeling unwell.
Example
It didn't trouble him at all when he heard the news; he remained calm.
Example
Does it trouble you to see others in pain?
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