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drawback noun [ ˈdrɔːbak ]

• a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.
• "the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost"
Similar: disadvantage, snag, downside, stumbling block, catch, hitch, pitfall, fly in the ointment, weak spot/point, weakness, flaw, defect, imperfection, fault, handicap, limitation, trouble, difficulty, problem, issue, complication, liability, nuisance, hindrance, obstacle, hurdle, impediment, obstruction, inconvenience, barrier, curb, check, discouragement, deterrent, damper, disbenefit, minus, hiccup, spanner in the works, monkey wrench in the works,
Opposite: benefit, advantage,
• an amount of excise or import duty remitted on goods exported.
• "they had been complaining of difficulties in getting quick reimbursement of duty drawback"


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