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

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pitfalls

In his award-winning essay, young British science writer Adrian Dredge wrote about the potential pitfalls of AI and policing.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

This is a trip that comes with potential pitfalls but also the possibility of great reward for the King.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Other pitfalls just have to be forgiven, like when Abrams has to explain how he’s feeling with an air hose between his teeth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

There are many potential pitfalls that a good plan can circumvent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

What if we then used that as a cornerstone for something bigger, a whole children’s health initiative that might help parents avoid some of the pitfalls I’d experienced?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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