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pitfall

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pitfall

1 a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized

buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary

Synonyms of pitfall

booby trap, catch, catch-22, gimmick, gotcha, hitch, joker, land mine, snag

Words Related to pitfall

snare, trap, trip wire, web

hazard, peril, risk

bomb, bombshell, kicker, surprise (also surprize)

bait, decoy, lure

2 something that may cause injury or harm

one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume youʼre stupid

Synonyms of pitfall

danger, hazard, imminence, menace, peril, risk, threat, trouble

Words Related to pitfall

Near Antonyms of pitfall

guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward

asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter

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