Need and Trouble

Need

Need noun - A state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful.

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Trouble and need are semantically related. in difficulty topic. In some cases you can use "Trouble" instead the word "Need" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: needed, needs, needy, needless, needful

Trouble noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

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Need and trouble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Need" instead the word "Trouble" as a noun or a verb.

emotional	emotional need	emotional trouble
particular	particular need	particular trouble
genuine	genuine need	genuine trouble
actual	actual need	actual trouble
Other adjectives: real, constant, severe, big, great, serious, huge, little, bad, dire, personal, immediate, possible, apparent, less, further, greater, occasional.

attention	need attention	trouble attention
people	need people	trouble people
name	need name	trouble name
place	need place	trouble place
Other words: time, sleep, friends.

A couple times Naruto, while undeniably Bad Ass as the series wore on, would get himself in trouble and need the help of his friends to break him out and let him go Kyuubi.

Source: Badass in Distress
He's the most likely to get into trouble and need help from the others.

Source: Series / The Goldbergs
Many of the main characters ask for tarot readings when they're in trouble and need guidance.

Source: Tarot Troubles

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