Disbenefit and Handicap

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

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

Handicap

Handicap noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Usage example: her natural shyness was not a handicap when she played chess

Disbenefit and handicap are semantically related. You can use "Disbenefit" instead a noun "Handicap".

Nearby Words: handicapped, handicapping
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