Joker
Joker noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: read the contract carefully before signing to make sure there aren't any jokers
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Trip wire and joker are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trip wire" instead a noun "Joker".
Trip wire
Trip wire noun - A wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over.
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Trip wire and Joker. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/joker/trip_wire
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