Pressure point
Pressure point noun - Where problems or difficulties are likely to occur.
Usage example: a key pressure point in the controversy was the building permit
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Synonyms for Pressure point
Problem and pressure point are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun phrase "Pressure point".
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Pressure point and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Pressure point" with "Problem", this terms are similar.
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
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