Loose cannon
Loose cannon noun - A person who is expected to perform a particular task but who is out of control and dangerous.
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Synonyms for Loose cannon
Minefield and loose cannon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Minefield" instead a noun phrase "Loose cannon".
Minefield
Minefield noun - A region in which explosives mines have been placed.
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Synonyms for Minefield
Loose cannon and minefield are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loose cannon" instead a noun "Minefield".
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Minefield and Loose cannon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/loose_cannon/minefield
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Minefield or Loose cannon. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/loose_cannon/minefield.
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