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Drawback Definition & Meaning

drawback
noun
  1. the quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan"

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Frequently asked questions

What does drawback mean?
the quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan"
What part of speech is drawback?
Drawback is a noun.

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