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What is the difference in meaning of 'trouble' and 'nuisance'?



 
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What is the difference in meaning of 'trouble' and 'nuisance'? #1 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 3:05 am   What is the difference in meaning of 'trouble' and 'nuisance'?		  
Please help me distinguish these words ? I'm very confused
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What is the difference in meaning of "trouble" and "nuisance" #2 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 7:51 am   What is the difference in meaning of "trouble" and "nuisance"		  
Hi,

'Trouble' can be used to refer to a problem or difficulty. 'Nuisance' refers to something that is annoying or inconvenient.

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