Disbenefit and Downside

Disbenefit

Disbenefit noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Usage example: the question whether allowing the big-box stores in would be a disbenefit to the community

Downside and disbenefit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downside" instead a noun "Disbenefit".

Downside

Downside noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Usage example: the downside of living in the country is, of course, the long commute to work

Disbenefit and downside are semantically related. (British) You can use "Disbenefit" instead a noun "Downside".

Nearby Words: downward, downwards
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