Synonyms of booby-trap

booby-trap 1 of 2

verb

as in to attack

to place hidden explosive devices in or under

booby-trapped the field bordering the army's camp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attack
• bomb
• mine
• trap
• ambush
• blow up
• snare

booby trap

2 of 2

noun

1

as in mine

a usually concealed explosive device designed to go off when disturbed

luckily, the bomb squad didn't find any booby traps

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mine
• explosive
• bomb
• torpedo
• land mine
• claymore mine
• trap
• hazard
• snare
• web
• pitfall
• ambush
• net

2

as in hitch

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized

he noticed the booby trap in the interviewer's question just a little too late

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hitch
• land mine
• risk
• snag
• catch
• pitfall
• kicker
• trip wire
• gotcha
• gimmick
• joker
• web
• hazard
• snare
• trap
• peril
• catch-22
• surprise
• bomb
• surprize
• bombshell
• bait
• decoy
• lure