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All detriment synonyms

det·ri·ment
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noun detriment

  • loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
  • harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
  • mischief — conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance.
  • 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.
  • disability — lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.
  • damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
  • hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
  • liabilityliabilities. moneys owed; debts or pecuniary obligations (opposed to assets). Accounting. liabilities as detailed on a balance sheet, especially in relation to assets and capital.
  • drawback — a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature.
  • prejudice — an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
  • disservice — harmful or injurious service; an ill turn.
  • injury — harm or damage that is done or sustained: to escape without injury.
  • impairment — the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically: cognitive impairment in older adults.
  • marring — to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc.; impair or spoil: That billboard mars the view. The holiday was marred by bad weather.
  • disadvantage — absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
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