Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Topic is a synonym for problem in matter topic. In some cases you can use "Topic" instead a noun "Problem", when it comes to topics like subject.
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Topic
Topic noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
Usage example: the topic of his poem is the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland
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Synonyms for Topic
Problem is a synonym for topic in matter topic. You can use "Problem" instead a noun "Topic", if it concerns topics such as subject, subject matter.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| exact | exact problem | exact topic |
| particular | particular problem | particular topic |
| similar | similar problem | similar topic |
| common | common problem | common topic |
| Other adjectives: specific, certain, current, original, single, small, actual, real, big, serious, huge, main, new, major, frequent, minor, different, recurring, biggest. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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The Elephant in the Living Room (or "in the Corner" or "on the Sofa") is a large topic or problem which, though obvious to everyone, is deliberately or conspicuously not discussed.
Source: Elephant in the Living Room -
PLAYBOY: To bring up another topic that's shocking to some, how do you feel about the homosexual problem?
Source: Ho Yay / Music - The Brady Bunch: Mike calls a friend of his about a problem; he jumps right into the topic and doesn't say goodbye.
Source: TV Telephone Etiquette
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Topic and Problem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/topic
Problem & Topic. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/topic>.
Topic or Problem. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/problem/topic.
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