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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 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

Rose says he is aware of the potential pitfalls.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Feinberg has told Trump administration officials he could avoid those pitfalls using a carrot-and-stick approach with companies on the receiving end of those dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Sure it has its pitfalls, but you know what they say: “Curiosity killed the cat.”

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers