Crunch and Hard time

Crunch noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

Hard time and crunch are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hard time" instead a noun "Crunch".

Nearby Words: crunched, cruncher, crunching

Hard time noun - A difficulty that can be overcome with effort.

Crunch and hard time are semantically related in bad luck topic. Sometimes you can use "Crunch" instead a noun phrase "Hard time", if it concerns topics such as hardship.