Holdup
Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Holdup and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holdup" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Mutual synonyms
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Problem and Holdup. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/problem
Holdup & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/problem>.
Problem or Holdup. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/problem.
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