drawback

Meanings

• noun

  A disadvantage or handicap

  - "The high cost of the product is a major drawback."
  - "His lack of experience is a significant drawback in the competitive job market."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with drawback
drab , fab , lab , rab , tab

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Variants

List of all variants of drawback that leads to same result
drawback , drawbacks , draw back , drawing back , drawn back , draws back , drew back

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Etymology

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Middle English (as a verb): from Old French retirer, from re- ‘back’ + tirer ‘draw’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'drawback' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the context of international trade, a drawback is a refund of customs duties paid on imported goods that are subsequently exported or used in the production of other goods for export.

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Related Concepts

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1. disadvantage: A situation or condition that is unfavorable or detrimental.

2. handicap: A disadvantage or obstacle, especially one that makes it difficult for someone to do something.

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Culture

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The term 'drawback' has been used in various literary works to describe a character's flaw or disadvantage. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello's jealousy is described as his 'occasional drawback'.

How to Memorize "drawback"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person carrying a heavy load and struggling to move forward due to a disadvantage or hindrance. This hindrance is the drawback.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drawback' with the concept of a disadvantage or a hindrance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DRAWBACK' to remember the meaning: Disadvantage, Restraint, Adversity, Weakness, Barrier, Challenge, Obstacle, and setback.

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