trouble spots
Zones of concern
Trouble spots are places where problems, conflict, or danger tend to occur.
The term applies to geographic locations plagued by unrest or violence: The region has been a trouble spot for decades.
It also describes specific areas of concern within a larger system—weak points in a plan, recurring issues in a relationship, or problematic sections of a route: The intersection is a trouble spot during rush hour.
Trendy or active areas
- danger zonesLocations where harm threatens
- war zonesAreas of active fighting
- flashpointsPoints of sudden eruption
- red zonesProhibited or dangerous areas
Obstacles preventing progress
- difficultiesProblems to overcome
- challengesDifficulties requiring effort
- shortcomingsInadequacies or weak points
- deficienciesInsufficient amounts of something
gaps · pain points · bottlenecks · obstacles · hurdles · setbacks · learning curves · sticking points
Areas of active warfare
- disagreementsFailures to concur
- argumentsDisputes or reasoning chains
- resentmentsBitter feelings from perceived wrongs
- grievancesFelt wrongs or injustices
misunderstandings · trust issues · jealousy · boundaries · baggage · unresolved issues · incompatibilities
Areas of vulnerability
- defectsFaults or imperfections
- malfunctionsFailures to operate correctly
- glitchesMinor system malfunctions
- bugsSmall crawling creatures
faults · flaws · stress fractures · corrosion · leaks · short circuits · overheating · bottlenecks
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- acneInflamed skin condition
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
zits · breakouts · inflammation · scars · hyperpigmentation · cysts · papules · redness
hotspots
Trendy or active areas
- danger zonesLocations where harm threatens
- war zonesAreas of active fighting
- flashpointsPoints of sudden eruption
stumbling blocks
Obstacles preventing progress
- difficultiesProblems to overcome
- challengesDifficulties requiring effort
- shortcomingsInadequacies or weak points
deficiencies · gaps · pain points · bottlenecks · obstacles · hurdles · setbacks · learning curves · sticking points · rough patches
conflict zones
Areas of active warfare
- disagreementsFailures to concur
- argumentsDisputes or reasoning chains
- resentmentsBitter feelings from perceived wrongs
grievances · misunderstandings · trust issues · jealousy · boundaries · baggage · unresolved issues · incompatibilities
weak points
Areas of vulnerability
- defectsFaults or imperfections
- malfunctionsFailures to operate correctly
- glitchesMinor system malfunctions
bugs · faults · flaws · stress fractures · corrosion · leaks · short circuits · overheating · bottlenecks · breakdowns
pimples
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- acneInflamed skin condition
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
whiteheads · zits · breakouts · inflammation · scars · hyperpigmentation · cysts · papules · redness · irritation
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trouble spotshavens
Protected places of rest
sanctuaries · safe havens · demilitarized zones · neutral zones · ceasefire zones
trouble spotssafe havens
Protected places from harm
sanctuaries · havens · refuges · safety zones · protected areas
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