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Definition of
drawback noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
drawback
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈdrɔbæk
/
/
drawback
(of/to something)
drawback
(of/to doing something)
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a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea
synonym
disadvantage
,
snag
The main drawback to it is the cost.
This is the one major drawback of the new system.
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drawback
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drawback
Nearby words
draw
noun
draw back
phrasal verb
drawback
noun
drawbridge
noun
draw down
phrasal verb