Problem and Turmoil

Problem

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

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

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Turmoil noun - A disturbed or uneasy state.

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Problem and turmoil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Turmoil".

emotional	emotional problem	emotional turmoil
related	related problem	related turmoil
usual	usual problem	usual turmoil
current	current problem	current turmoil
Other adjectives: constant, severe, massive, serious, huge, potential, social, personal, moral, major, mental, psychological, less, greater, added, aforementioned, biggest.

And the two can overlap if the story concludes, everyone's happy and then a new problem shows up to put everyone in turmoil.

Source: Sequel Hook
Indeed in one book it's implied had Vimes not left to address the problem at its source the entire watch, Carrot included, would have died in the rising turmoil.

Source: Parody Sue
The main problem with the ethnic term is that it doesnt differentiate between the Tutsis that historically immigrated and the ones that came more recently because of the turmoil in Rwanda and Burundi.

Source: Useful Notes / The Congo Wars

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