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drawback

/ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/

noun

Meaning

  • A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

    "Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles."

  • A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

  • The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette.