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Pitfall
01
an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger
Examples
The guide warned us about the pitfalls of the hiking trail.
The book provides advice on how to avoid pitfalls in relationships.
02
a concealed or hidden trap, often a hole, intended to catch or ensnare someone or something
Examples
The hunter avoided the pitfall hidden in the forest.
Early explorers were cautious of natural pitfalls along the path.
