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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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But before embarking on a mad shopping spree to build up your points base, there are a few pitfalls to avoid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

Recent history has displayed the pitfalls of trying to hit a target number for clemency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Rose says he is aware of the potential pitfalls.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It was a perfect symbol for life outside Garland—huge, complicated, and full of hidden traps and pitfalls.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman