Drawback and Problem

Drawback

Drawback noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.

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Problem and drawback are semantically related in handicap topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Drawback".

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Drawback and problem are semantically related in snag topic. Sometimes you can use "Drawback" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

similar	similar drawback	similar problem
common	common drawback	common problem
specific	specific drawback	specific problem
single	single drawback	single problem
Other adjectives: obvious, small, actual, real, severe, massive, big, serious, huge, little, slight, potential, main, new, major, frequent, minor, significant, opposite, biggest.

Its only drawback is the slightly smaller range compared to Snapdragon (2x3 instead of 3x3) but that isn't much of a problem.

Source: Video Game / Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
Its only drawback is the slightly smaller range (2x3 instead of 3x3 area) but that isn't much of a problem.

Source: Game Breaker / Plants vs. Zombies
The only drawback is how fast it burns through ammo, but given how plentiful ammo is in most areas this isn't much of a problem.

Source: Video Game / The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

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