English Explanatory Dictionary

drawback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ [ˈd͡ʒɹɔˌbæk] [ˈd͡ʒɹɔɹˌbæk] /ˈdɹɑˌbæk/ /ˈdɹoːˌbæk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Jjamesryan-drawback.wav /ˈdɹoˌbæk/

Word forms

drawback drawbacks

Etymology

From draw + back. Compare setback.

Synonyms

encumbrance hindrance nuisance malefit

Antonyms

benefit advantage boon
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