Pitfall and Ruse

Pitfall

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

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

Ruse

Ruse noun - A deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture).
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Synonyms for Ruse

Pitfall and ruse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Ruse".

How words are described

original original pitfall original ruse
big big pitfall big ruse
lazy lazy pitfall lazy ruse
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