Pitfall and Setback

Pitfall

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

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

Setback

Setback noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Pitfall and setback are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Setback".

How words are described

big big pitfall big setback
bad bad pitfall bad setback
major major pitfall major setback
financial financial pitfall financial setback
Other adjectives: biggest.
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