Mess and Problem

Mess

Mess noun - A state in which everything is out of order.

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Problem and mess are semantically related in plight topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Mess".

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Mess and problem are semantically related in difficulty topic. Sometimes you can use "Mess" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

emotional	emotional mess	emotional problem
usual	usual mess	usual problem
current	current mess	current problem
entire	entire mess	entire problem
Other adjectives: real, massive, large, big, huge, little, major, psychological, general, different, giant, bigger, stuttering.

Only one problem though, if you're a fan of Crossover Naruto's not making a mess of canon, this isn't for you.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Mahou Sensei Negima!
However, there was the problem of Superman, which started this mess and what many people think is the main reason for The New 52.

Source: Exiled from Continuity
Another is that they often create a bigger mess while solving the problem at hand.

Source: Franchise / Sam & Max

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