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.