Synonyms of booby-trap

booby-trap 1 of 2

verb

as in to mine

to place hidden explosive devices in or under

booby-trapped the field bordering the army's camp

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

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

2

as in land mine

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

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