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drawback

draw·back

UK/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ US/ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ uncommon

noun

1.

the quality of being a hindrance

  • “he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan”

Origin

From draw + back. Compare setback.

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