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pitfalls

NOUN

hazard, trap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

danger difficulty drawback peril risk snag

STRONG

catch downfall entanglement hook mesh mousetrap pit quicksand setup snare swindle toil web

WEAK

booby trap deadfall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage safety security

WEAK

blessing good luck

Example Sentences

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A family’s fight over a retirement account shows the pitfalls around updating beneficiary information.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Rose says he is aware of the potential pitfalls.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Nerones hope to avoid the many pitfalls by doing extensive research before jumping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

To avoid common tourist pitfalls, visitors should explore regions beyond Paris and embrace local dining.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

This argument is an instance of the pitfalls that you can encounter in talking about infinity.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking