THESAURUS

Pitfall Thesaurus

(figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

Synonyms for Pitfall

Depending on context, synonyms include trap, antipattern, pit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pit, snare, trap, mousetrap, scavenger, catch.

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What is another word for pitfall?

Possible synonyms include trap, antipattern, pit.

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