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- pronunciation:
- pIt
fawl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an unexpected or hidden danger.
The actor wanted his life to remain the same, but he could not avoid the pitfalls of fame.- synonyms:
- catch, pit
- similar words:
- danger, hazard, peril, snag, snare, stumbling block, toil, trap
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| definition 2: |
a deep, covered, and concealed hole designed for trapping.
- synonyms:
- pit
- similar words:
- booby trap, snare, trap
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| related words: |
joker, menace |
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