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DOWNSIDES Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word downsides. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word downsides. (close relations)
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hurdles
nounn
noun

• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

cons
nounn
verb

• conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane

disadvantages
nounn
noun

• the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

drawbacks
nounn
noun

• the quality of being a hindrance

issues
nounn
noun

• an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

• one of a series published periodically

• some situation or event that is thought about

• the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

• supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government

• the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the immediate descendants of a person

• the becoming visible

• an opening that permits escape or release

• the act of issuing printed materials

verb

• prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

• circulate or distribute or equip with

• bring out an official document (such as a warrant)

• come out of

• make out and issue

limitations
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• the quality of being limited or restricted

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

obstacles
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)

pitfalls
nounn
noun

• an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

• a trap in the form of a concealed hole

problems
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

shortcomings
nounn
noun

• a failing or deficiency

Best Hypernyms For DOWNSIDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for downsides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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side challenges disadvantages drawbacks hindrances issues limitations negatives obstacles pitfalls problems shortcomings weaknesses

Alternatives for HURDLES

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