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Meaning of the word pitfall in English

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pitfall

US /ˈpɪt.fɑːl/
UK /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/
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Noun

a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty

Example:
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One of the biggest pitfalls of online dating is misrepresentation.
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He warned me about the common pitfalls of starting a new business.
Synonym:
hazard danger peril snare trap
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