Problem and Secret

Problem

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

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Secret and problem are semantically related In some cases you can use "Secret" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Secret noun - Something hard to understand or explain.

Usage example: the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place

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Problem and secret are semantically related in mystery topic. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Secret".

old	old problem	old secret
particular	particular problem	particular secret
certain	certain problem	certain secret
original	original problem	original secret
Other adjectives: single, obvious, actual, real, massive, big, huge, personal, new, major, final, bigger, ongoing.

In Wintersmith, the Nac Mac Feegle have a great problem with the idea of a secret diary.

Source: Secret Diary
But when Brill suggests he write down the secret instead of say it, Lopez has no problem with that.

Source: Creator / Robert E. Howard
The problem is that he is the secret weapon of the villains who don't want to reveal him until the dramatically appropriate moment.

Source: Evil Is Not Well Lit

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