Drawback and Whip hand

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

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Whip hand is an antonym for drawback.

Whip hand noun - The more favorable condition or position in a competition.

Usage example: unquestionably the company has the whip hand in negotiations with the labor union

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Drawback is an antonym for whip hand.

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