troubling

adj, noun — 2 senses

troubling

adj

1

distressing, worrying

Synonyms: alarming, worrisome
Derived terms: troublingly, untroubling

troubling

noun

1

The infliction of trouble or distress.

The Popes censures and troublings of the Emperour [Chapter title]1681, Henry Foulis, The History of Romish Treasons and Usurpations:
From all troublings of covetousness and ambition1882, Philip Bennett Power, Litanies of daily life:

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