problem vs riddle

riddle vs problem

problem and riddle both are nouns.

problem is not a verb while riddle is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
problem	Yes	No	No	No
riddle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, riddle is a hyponym of problem; that is, riddle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than problem:

problem: a question raised for consideration or solution
riddle: a difficult problem

Other hyponyms of problem include mystifier, puzzle, puzzler, teaser, case, homework problem, brain-teaser, conundrum, enigma, poser, sticker, stumper, toughie, Gordian knot, koan, pons asinorum, rebus.

problem (noun)	riddle (noun)
a source of difficulty	a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
a question raised for consideration or solution	a difficult problem
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

problem (verb)	riddle (verb)
	explain a riddle
	set a difficult problem or riddle
	speak in riddles
	pierce with many holes
	separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
	spread or diffuse through

Difference between problem and riddle

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