Pitfall and Risk

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Pitfall

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

Usage example: buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary

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Risk is a synonym for pitfall in hazard topic. In some cases you can use "Risk" instead a noun "Pitfall", when it comes to topics like danger, threat.

Risk

Risk noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.

Usage example: mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it

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Pitfall is a synonym for risk in danger topic. You can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Risk", if it concerns topics such as threat.

Nearby Words: risky, risked, riskiness, risking

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common	common pitfall	common risk
big	big pitfall	big risk
bad	bad pitfall	bad risk
potential	potential pitfall	potential risk
Other adjectives: main, major, deadly, greatest, financial, biggest.

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