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
Let
Let noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Usage example: a private resort that allows vacationers to experience without let the joys of nudism
Nearby Word: letting
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Moves that let you attack multiple times a turn have some kind of drawback, though it varies; for example, Kill Zone allows Overwatch shots against everyone that moves but only in a small cone, while Reaper deducts one damage for each kill made.
Source: Video Game / XCOM 2
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