Synonyms of pitfalls

pitfalls

noun

plural of pitfall

1

as in risks

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized

buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risks
• hitches
• snags
• gotchas
• perils
• land mines
• booby traps
• catch-22s
• gimmicks
• kickers
• catches
• hazards
• jokers
• snares
• traps
• trip wires
• webs
• surprises
• catch-22's
• bombs
• surprizes
• bombshells
• decoys
• baits
• lures

2

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm

one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threats
• dangers
• risks
• perils
• hazards
• menaces
• troubles
• imminences
• snares
• traps
• booby traps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safeguards
• protections
• wards
• guards
• shields
• shelters
• harbors
• refuges
• retreats
• havens
• asylums