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drawback.

A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/General-American[ˈd͡ʒɹɔˌbæk]General-American, sometimes[ˈd͡ʒɹɔɹˌbæk]General-American
  1. A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

    Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.
  2. A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

  3. The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.

Where this word comes from

From draw + back. Compare setback.

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