trouble
verb (used with object)
to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
have troubled
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present perfectof trouble.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Much about the times we now live in I suspect may have troubled her deeply," said the King, without revealing any specific concerns, domestic or international.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Still, third downs have troubled them three games in a row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2024
Unlike more conventional doctored images that have troubled celebrities in the past, the Swift images appear to have been created using an artificial intelligence image-generator that can instantly create new images from a written prompt.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal battles that have troubled the company since Mr. Musk took over late last year.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
“I’m sorry to have troubled Your Grace. The Night’s Watch will attend to this matter.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
