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Meaning of 'disadvantage' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Disadvantage [ n.]
- Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.
- Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good.
2 . Disadvantage [ v. t.]
- To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.

Meaning of 'disadvantage' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . disadvantage [ v]
Meaning (1):
- put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
Example in sentence:
  • This rule clearly disadvantages me

Nearby Words:

dis dis- disabilities disability disable disabled disablement disabling disabuse disabused

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