Gambit and Pitfall

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Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

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Pitfall and gambit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Gambit".

Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.

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Gambit and pitfall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Pitfall".

usual	usual gambit	usual pitfall
original	original gambit	original pitfall
big	big gambit	big pitfall
bad	bad gambit	bad pitfall
Other adjectives: major, classic, said.

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