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problem(noun, trouble, easy, issue)
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mess(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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snafu(noun, trouble, mess)
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trouble(noun, dispute, issue, mess)
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question(noun, trouble, easy, dispute)
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snake pit(noun, expression, trouble, place)
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distress(noun, trouble, situation, suffering)
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headache(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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issue(noun, trouble, end, event, easy)
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pickle(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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predicament(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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quandary(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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snarl(noun, trouble, mess)
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dilemma(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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adversity(noun, trouble, situation, hardship)
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affliction(hardship, misfortune)
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bad break(expression, hardship, misfortune)
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bad luck(noun, expression, trouble, situation)
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box(noun, trouble, dispute, issue)
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bummer(noun, trouble, situation, suffering)
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