insidia — meaning in English

English meaning

• pitfall noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
• snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.

Senses

insidia is used for these senses in English:

• pitfall (figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
• snare A mental or psychological trap.

pitfall — full definition

1. noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
2. noun A hidden danger or difficulty that you can easily run into without expecting it.
3. noun A commonly used but counterproductive approach or practice.
4. noun A dip in the ground caused by the collapse of a mine below it.

snare — full definition

1. noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
2. noun A trick or trap that catches someone in a difficult situation.
3. noun Short for snare drum, a drum with wires stretched across its bottom head to give it a sharp rattle.
4. verb To catch or trap, especially with a loop or trick.

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