Problem and Threat

Problem

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

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

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Threat noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.

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Problem and threat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Threat".

Nearby Words: threatening, threaten, threatened

similar	similar problem	similar threat
common	common problem	common threat
current	current problem	current threat
legitimate	legitimate problem	legitimate threat
Other adjectives: obvious, actual, real, constant, severe, big, serious, huge, little, potential, main, new, major, immediate, possible, final, significant, greater, recurring, bigger, biggest.

Logical Weakness: 'Numerology' user can see the solution to any threat or problem.

Source: Manga / Gun X Clover
When the problem manifests itself as a threat to Humanity, Brains just dismisses it under this trope.

Source: Not Your Problem
Kon was introduced as a genuine problem and was actually considered a threat to the main characters.

Source: Badass Decay

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