trouble
/ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/
A distressing or dangerous situation.
He was in trouble when the rain started.
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
The trouble was a leaking brake line. The trouble with that suggestion is that we lack the funds to put it in motion. The bridge column magnified the trouble with a slight tilt in the wrong direction.
A violent occurrence or event.
the troubles in Northern Ireland
Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
It's no trouble for me to edit it.
A malfunction.
He's been in hospital with some heart trouble. My old car has engine trouble.
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
He had some trouble with the law.
A fault or interruption in a stratum.