Pitfall
Pitfall noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Villain
Villain noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Synonyms for Villain
Pitfall and villain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pitfall" instead a noun "Villain".
Nearby Words: villainous, villainy
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Both words in one sentence
- The Star Trek reboot films avoided that pitfall by placing less emphasis on the big villain and more on the ensemble cast trying to deal with the villain's plot.
Source: Franchise Original Sin / Film - Invincible Villain Trying too hard to avoid one pitfall often sends you into another.
Source: Scrappy Index
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