Booby trap
Booby trap noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: he noticed the booby trap in the interviewer's question just a little too late
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Synonyms for Booby trap
Gimmick and booby trap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gimmick" instead a noun phrase "Booby trap".
Gimmick
Gimmick noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks
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Synonyms for Gimmick
Booby trap and gimmick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Booby trap" instead a noun "Gimmick".
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