Troubles
proper nouncommon in dialogue
The continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland that happened from the mid 1960s to the late 1990s.
proper noun
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historicalThe continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland that happened from the mid 1960s to the late 1990s.
Under McGlinchey's leadership, the INLA committed several atrocities and murders during the Troubles, resulting in the Co Derry native's imprisonment both north and south of the border.
Forms
- plural
- the Troubles
trouble · A distressing or dangerous situation.troubled · Anxious, worried, careworn.troublemaker · One who causes trouble, especially one who does so…
Troubles · The continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland that happened from the mid 1960s to the late 1990s.
troublesome · Causing trouble or anxiety.troubling · distressing, worryingtrough · A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or…