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- [draw-bak]
- /ˈdrɔˌbæk/
- /ˈdrɔː.bæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [draw-bak]
- /ˈdrɔˌbæk/
Definitions of drawback word
- noun drawback a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature. 1
- noun drawback Commerce. an amount paid back from a charge made. 1
- noun drawback Government. a refund of tariff or other tax, as when imported goods are reexported. 1
- noun drawback A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. 1
- abbreviation DRAWBACK disadvantage 1
- noun drawback tax refund 1
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Origin of drawback
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; noun use of verb phrase draw back
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Drawback
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drawback popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
drawback usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drawback
noun drawback
- fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
- flaw — Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- stumbling block — an obstacle or hindrance to progress, belief, or understanding.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
- handicap — a race or other contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages of weight, distance, time, etc., are placed upon competitors to equalize their chances of winning.
Antonyms for drawback
noun drawback
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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