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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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There’s no doubt that tech stocks are driving markets right now, so much so that some investors have warned about the pitfalls of a narrow market rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But she’s also well aware of the pitfalls ahead, having seen Alyssa and Gisele occasionally stumble into them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Rose says he is aware of the potential pitfalls.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Manus saga illustrates the pitfalls he’s running into.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Gertie’s father didn’t approve of Hans because he was enlisted in the US Marines and there were too many pitfalls to military life.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly