Troubled (9)
'troubled' is the definition.
('afflict' can be a synonym of 'trouble')
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(Other definitions for afflicted that I've seen before include "Caused pain to" , "Diseased; suffering" , "Troubled" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
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(Other definitions for concerned that I've seen before include "Feeling or showing worry or solicitude" , "Involved - worried" , "anxiety" , "Worried, anxious" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
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(Other definitions for disturbed that I've seen before include "Troubled" , "Changed the set arrangement or made uneasy" , "Interrupted" , "Intruded on" , "Emotionally upset -- worried" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
('perturb' can be a synonym of 'trouble')
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(Other definitions for perturbed that I've seen before include "Disconcerted" , "Prude Bert when changed became agitated" , "bothered" , "Anxious" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
(distressing is a kind of troubling)
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(Other definitions for distressed that I've seen before include "In deep pain or sorrow" , "like Samson when deprived of his strength?" , "Upset; deliberately aged" , "in anguish?" , "Anxious" .)
(Other definitions for ailed that I've seen before include "was on the blink?" , "was giving trouble" , "Was unwell" , "Became sick" , "Felt bad" .)
(Other definitions for cared that I've seen before include "had feelings" , "Felt concern or interest" , "Was concerned" , "Felt affection (for)" , "Tended" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
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(Other definitions for anxious that I've seen before include "Restless" , "Fretful, worried" , "Uneasy, worried" , "Worried, nervous" , "Apprehensive, uneasy" .)
'troubled' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
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(Other definitions for worried that I've seen before include "Concerned, anxious, troubled" , "far from calm" , "Was unduly anxious" , "Apprehensive" , "Afraid" .)
(Other definitions for in hot water that I've seen before include "Washing-up is done so" , "Bubbles may appear" , "Where eggs may be cooked" , "Facing reprimand" , "having a bath?" .)