Nemesis and Pitfall

Nemesis

Nemesis noun - A source of harm or misfortune.
Usage example: irrationality is the nemesis of democracy, for good government depends upon the wisdom of the electorate

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

Pitfall

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

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

How words are described

usual usual nemesis usual pitfall
original original nemesis original pitfall
bad bad nemesis bad pitfall
main main nemesis main pitfall
Other adjectives: major, greatest, biggest.
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