Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Virus and problem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virus" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Virus
Virus noun - (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
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Synonyms for Virus
Nearby Word: viral
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Problem is, half of the hosts are killed off by the virus itself after a few hours.
Source: The Virus -
After infecting the entire planet with a Body Horror virus, Rick ultimately solves the problem by taking himself and Morty to an alternate universe where their counterparts invented a successful cure for the virus and but died on the same day, so that he and Morty can take their place.
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A problem can occur when running a modern anti-virus on an outdated system or vice versa that can make an anti-virus program detect viruses that have already been quarantined.
Source: Logic Bomb
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