A Trouble

1. A distressing or dangerous situation.
2. A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
3. A violent occurrence or event.
4. Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
5. A malfunction.
6. Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
7. (mining) A fault or interruption in a stratum.

Verbs often used with "trouble": make, spell, stir up, ask for, etc.

Difficult situation