Pitfall
Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Ruse
Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).
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Ruse and Pitfall. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 12, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pitfall/ruse
Pitfall & Ruse. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pitfall/ruse>.
Ruse or Pitfall. 2016. Accessed August 12, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pitfall/ruse.
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