What is another word for pitfall?
Pronunciation:
[ pˈɪtfɔːl], [ pˈɪtfɔːl], [ p_ˈɪ_t_f_ɔː_l]
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Similar words for pitfall:
- other relevant words (adjective)
- ambush (noun)
- artifact (noun)
- booby trap (noun)
- danger (noun)
- flaw (noun)
- hazard, trap (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- pitfall (noun)
- snake in the grass (noun)
- snare (noun)
- stratagem (noun)
- trap (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Pitfall:
adj.
• Other relevant words: (adjective)n.
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- disturbance,
- issue,
- nuisance,
- baggage,
- hardship,
- problem,
- trials and tribulations,
- difficulty,
- burden,
- trouble.
- mousetraps,
- deadfall,
- mousetrap,
- trip wire,
- set-up,
- hidden danger,
- set-ups,
- baited trap,
- hidden dangers.
- slipperiness,
- in security,
- insecurity,
- Endangerment,
- Exigencies,
- jeopardy,
- hot potato,
- Imperilment,
- thin ice,
- risky business,
- double trouble,
- exposure,
- Uncertainties.
- peril,
- booby trap,
- typos,
- trap,
- Seducement,
- snake in the grass,
- snare,
- entrapments,
- quicksand,
- lasso,
- quicksands,
- entrapment,
- danger,
- flaw,
- cause for alarm,
- comeon,
- typo.
- game,
- stratagem,
- artifice,
- dodge,
- machination,
- Trojan Horse,
- contrivance,
- ploy,
- trick of the trade,
- feint,
- trick,
- trickery,
- tactics,
- wrinkle,
- device,
- maneuver,
- ruse,
- deception,
- plot,
- subterfuge.
Other synonyms:
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- ambush.
- hindrance,
- birdlime,
- SHOALS,
- obstacle,
- mine,
- colliery,
- cobweb,
- maelstrom,
- reef,
- Gordian Knot,
- sands,
- flytrap,
- green goods,
- decoy,
- cavity,
- fish trap,
- lee shore,
- hole,
- mantrap,
- ledge,
- dionaea,
- fossa,
- rocks,
- stone pit,
- sandbank,
- set gun,
- prey,
- endocarp,
- spring gun,
- quarry,
- jewel,
- impurity trap,
- catcher,
- distress,
- indentation,
- shoal,
- orchestra pit,
- predicament,
- rattrap,
- shallows,
- bait,
- Decoy-duck,
- cavern,
- Trapdoor,
- hoot,
- Springe,
- sandbar,
- masked battery,
- undercurrent,
- toils,
- gin,
- false bottom,
- Springle,
- joker,
- ledges,
- dent,
- dilemma,
- net,
- mask,
- undertow,
- noose,
- meshes,
- blind,
- stone.
How to use "Pitfall" in context?
Pitfalls are easily avoidable mistakes that can lead to negative outcomes. Recognizing and avoiding potential pitfalls is important both in personal and professional life. Here are 12 common pitfalls to watch for:
1. Making assumptions.
Before making any decisions or taking any actions, always ensure that the conclusions you reach are based on accurate information. Be sure to consult with trusted colleagues, friends, and family members before making any decisions. Also, be sure to ask for their opinions before taking any actions that could have serious consequences.
2. Not asking for feedback.
It is important to regularly receive feedback from others.
Paraphrases for Pitfall:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, singular or mass
trap.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Independent
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Other Related
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Noun, singular or mass
impediment, snag, trick.
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Noun, singular or mass
Hyponym for Pitfall:
n.
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artifact
trap.
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cognition
difficulty.
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artifact
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