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Meaning of pitfalls
A pitfall is a hidden or unforeseen danger or difficulty.
Etymology of pitfalls
The word "pitfall" has its roots in the Old English words "pit" meaning a hole or pit and "fall" meaning a trap or snare, with the term being used to describe a hidden pit or hole used for trapping animals, and later metaphorically for any hidden danger or difficulty.
Synonyms
dangers
hazards
risks
threats
perils
snares
traps
obstacles
impediments
hindrances
barriers
difficulties
challenges
problems
complexities
complications
entanglements
entrapments
pitfalls
booby traps
tripwires
stumbling blocks
roadblocks
impediments
obstructions
blockages
encumbrances
hindrances
obstacles
barriers
difficulties
Definitions
- A hidden danger or difficulty
- * A pit or hole in the ground, typically one that has been dug as a trap
Usage Examples
- The company's financial reports hid many pitfalls that were only discovered after the audit.
- * The hikers had to navigate through the dense forest, avoiding pitfalls and steep cliffs.
Antonyms
advantages
benefits
blessings
boons
benefits
aids
assistance
helps
safeties
securities
protections
guarantees
assurances
safeguards
strengths
fortresses
strongholds
havens
refuges
shelters
sanctuaries