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disadvantage
(,d/I/s/@/d'v/&/nt/I//dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position(noun.attribute)
    Antonym:
    advantage, vantage
    source: wordnet30
  • Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm(verb.social)
    Example:
    This rule clearly disadvantages me.
    Synonym:
    disfavor, disfavour
    Antonym:
    advantage
    source: wordnet30
  • To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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