Term: pitfall
pitfall (noun) /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/
Similar to: trap; hazard; danger; drawback; snag
Definition: a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty that is likely to happen in a particular activity or situation.
Translation: lamatas, neprātība, slēpts risks, klupšanas akmens
Examples:
“The book provides advice on how to avoid the common pitfalls of starting a new business.”
“One potential pitfall of remote work is the feeling of isolation from your colleagues.”
“The path was full of muddy pitfalls that were hard to see in the dark.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
pitfall (noun)1.
- trap snare , specifically a pit flimsily covered or camouflaged and used to capture and hold animals or men
2.
a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
pitfall (noun)1.
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
SYNONYMS:
booby trap, catch, catch-22, gimmick, gotcha, hitch, joker, land mine, snagRELATED WORDS:
snare, trap, trip wire, web; hazard, peril, risk; bomb, bombshell, kicker, surprise ( surprize); bait, decoy, lure2.
something that may cause injury or harm
SYNONYMS:
hazard, imminence, menace, peril, pitfall, risk, threat, troubleRELATED WORDS:
snare, trap; booby trapNEAR ANTONYMS:
guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward; asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter