Deathtrap
noun
A situation or place that is very dangerous and likely to cause death.
The abandoned factory is a real deathtrap; it's falling apart and full of hazards.
Often appears as...
- deathtrap construction
- deathtrap car
Usage tips
Neutral
dangerous situation, hazardous environment, risky place
noun
A situation or place that is very dangerous and likely to cause death.
The abandoned factory is a real deathtrap; it's falling apart and full of hazards.
Often appears as...
- deathtrap construction
- deathtrap car
Usage tips
Neutral
dangerous situation, hazardous environment, risky place
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the context of danger can help clarify if something is truly a deathtrap.
The old bridge turned out to be a deathtrap during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'deathtrap' in informal discussions or cautionary advice to convey a strong sense of danger.
The movie portrayed the villain's lair as a deathtrap.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Metaphorically, it can apply to any risky business venture or situation.
Investing in that company felt like stepping into a deathtrap.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the context of danger can help clarify if something is truly a deathtrap.
The old bridge turned out to be a deathtrap during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'deathtrap' in informal discussions or cautionary advice to convey a strong sense of danger.
The movie portrayed the villain's lair as a deathtrap.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Metaphorically, it can apply to any risky business venture or situation.
Investing in that company felt like stepping into a deathtrap.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the context of danger can help clarify if something is truly a deathtrap.
The old bridge turned out to be a deathtrap during the storm.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'deathtrap' in informal discussions or cautionary advice to convey a strong sense of danger.
The movie portrayed the villain's lair as a deathtrap.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor
Metaphorically, it can apply to any risky business venture or situation.
Investing in that company felt like stepping into a deathtrap.
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