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drawback [ˈdrɔːˌbæk] n 1. a disadvantage or hindrance 2. (Business / Commerce) a refund of customs or excise duty paid on goods that are being exported or used in the production of manufactured exports vb draw back (intr, adverb; often foll by from)
1. to retreat; move backwards 2. to turn aside from an undertaking ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
drawback noun disadvantage, trouble, difficulty, fault, handicap, obstacle, defect, deficiency, flaw, hitch, nuisance, snag, downside, stumbling block, impediment, detriment, imperfection, hindrance, fly in the ointment (informal) The only drawback was that the apartment was too small. help, benefit, gain, advantage, asset Translations drawback n → Nachteil m drawback [ˈdrɔːˌbæk] n → inconveniente m, svantaggio drawback [ˈdrɔːˌbæk] n → inconveniente m, svantaggio How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With this one little drawback (if it is a drawback), there is nothing infirm or old or awkward about him; his slight limp when he walks has (perhaps to my partial eyes) a certain quaint grace of its own, which is pleasanter to see than the unrestrained activity of other men. In the elegant and improving companionship which I now enjoy I should feel quite happy but for one drawback. The only drawback I experience is when Americans sometimes express surprise that I should be travelling round alone; so you see it doesn't come from Europeans. |
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