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DETRIMENTS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word detriments. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word detriments. (close relations)
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damage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• loss of military equipment

• the act of damaging something or someone

• the amount of money needed to purchase something

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

verb

• inflict damage upon

• suffer or be susceptible to damage

harm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• the act of damaging something or someone

verb

• cause or do harm to

cost
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

• the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

• value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something

verb

• be priced at

• require to lose, suffer, or sacrifice

disadvantage
nounn
noun

• the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

downside
nounn
noun

• a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

drawback
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

handicap
nounn
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

verb

• injure permanently

• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

• put at a disadvantage

impediment
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any structure that makes progress difficult

inconvenience
nounn
noun

• an inconvenient discomfort

• a difficulty that causes anxiety

• the quality of not being useful or convenient

verb

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

injury
nounn
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• an accident that results in physical damage or hurt

• a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

• an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage

• wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted

liability
nounn
noun

• the state of being legally obliged and responsible

• an obligation to pay money to another party

• the quality of being something that holds you back

loss
nounn
noun

• something that is lost

• gradual decline in amount or activity

• the act of losing someone or something

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• the experience of losing a loved one

• the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

• military personnel lost by death or capture

• euphemistic expressions for death

obstacle
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

setback
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

hurt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury

• psychological suffering

• feelings of mental or physical pain

• a damage or loss

• the act of damaging something or someone

adjective satellite

• suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

• damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value

verb

• be the source of pain

• give trouble or pain to

• cause emotional anguish or make miserable

• cause damage or affect negatively

• hurt the feelings of

• feel physical pain

• be in pain

expense
nounn
noun

• amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

• a detriment or sacrifice

• money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer

verb

• reduce the estimated value of something

Best Hypernyms For DETRIMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for detriments, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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damage harm impairment disadvantages drawbacks harms

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