Drawback and Edge

Drawback

Drawback noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Usage example: this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable

Edge is an antonym for drawback.

Edge

Edge noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.
Usage example: my big feet give me something of an edge in swimming

Drawback is an antonym for edge.

Nearby Words: edgy, edged, edging

How words are described

physical physical drawback physical edge
similar similar drawback similar edge
single single drawback single edge
nasty nasty drawback nasty edge
Other adjectives: small, definite, real, massive, serious, huge, little, slight, new, major, extra, additional, significant, opposite.

Both words in one sentence

  • The only real drawback the move has is its weakness to reflectors and Villager's Pocket special, but even then it retains its usefulness at close quarters and edge guarding.
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