hitch vs problem

hitch

noun
  • A problem, delay or source of difficulty. 

  • A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer. 

  • A large Californian minnow, Lavinia exilicauda. 

  • A sudden pull. 

  • A period of time spent in the military. 

  • Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope. 

  • A hidden or unfavorable condition or element. 

verb
  • To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere. 

  • To attach, tie or fasten. 

  • To pull with a jerk. 

  • To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched. 

  • To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling. 

  • To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded. 

problem

noun
  • A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with. 

  • A puzzling circumstance. 

  • A set of moves required to complete a climb. 

  • A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise. 

  • Objection. 

  • Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand. 

adj
  • Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome. 

  • Difficult to train or guide; unruly. 

How often have the words hitch and problem occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )