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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

Rose says he is aware of the potential pitfalls.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It is a chastening experience for Vitol, whose partners pride themselves on having dodged many of the pitfalls that hurt rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The Nerones hope to avoid the many pitfalls by doing extensive research before jumping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman