verb🔗ShareTo disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water)."The strong winds troubled the still water in the lake, creating ripples. "actionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed."What she said about narcissism is troubling me."mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience."I will not trouble you to deliver the letter."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take pains to do something."She troubled herself to find a quiet place to study for her exam. "actionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo worry; to be anxious."She was troubled by the upcoming exam, worrying about her grade. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAnxious, worried, careworn."The student looked troubled, clearly worried about the upcoming exam. "mindemotionsufferingcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading