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Definition of drawback noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

drawback

noun

NAmE//ˈdrɔbæk//

drawback (of/to something) drawback (of/to doing something)

a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea synonym disadvantage, snag The main drawback to it is the cost. This is the one major drawback of the new system.

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