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DRAWBACKS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word drawbacks. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word drawbacks. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DRAWBACKS

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hurdles
nounn
noun

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

complications
nounn
noun

• the act or process of complicating

• a situation or condition that is complex or confused

• any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease

• a development that complicates a situation

• puzzling complexity

disadvantages
nounn
noun

• the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

verb

• put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm

downsides
nounn
noun

• a negative aspect of something that is generally positive

flaws
nounn
noun

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• defect or weakness in a person's character

• an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

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)

problems
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

setbacks
nounn
noun

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

weaknesses
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

Best Hypernyms For DRAWBACKS

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

Alternatives for HURDLES

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