a trouble shared is a trouble halved

proverb

Talking about one's difficulties can alleviate one's worry and stress.

Meanings

proverb
  1. Talking about one's difficulties can alleviate one's worry and stress.

    Synonyms: a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved

Synonyms & antonyms

proverbTalking about one's difficulties can alleviate one's worry and stress.

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APA

a trouble shared is a trouble halved. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20trouble%20shared%20is%20a%20trouble%20halved

MLA

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Chicago

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