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Associations of "Downsides" (30 Words)

Associations of "Downsides" (30 Words)

backwards	At or to or toward the back or rear. Count backwards* from twenty to ten.*
blemish	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. Her face was blemished.
con	Commit to memory; learn by heart. I conned him into giving me your home number.
damage	Suffer or be susceptible to damage. The snow damaged the roof.
damaging	(sometimes followed by `to’) causing harm or injury. Damaging to career and reputation.
deface	Spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it. He defaced library books.
defect	A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. Genetic defects.
deficiency	The amount by which something, especially revenue, falls short; a deficit. Water is the critical deficiency* in desert regions.*
demerit	A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces. The merits and demerits of these proposals.
disadvantage	Put at a disadvantage hinder harm. Situations of serious social and economic disadvantage.
disfigure	Spoil the appearance of. The vandals disfigured the statue.
drawback	A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem. The main drawback* of fitting catalytic converters is the cost.*
error	Part of a statement that is not correct. The book was full of errors.
failing	Failure to reach a minimum required performance. Pride is a terrible failing.
fault	Of a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults. It was John s fault.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. He had his flaws but he was great nonetheless.
flawed	Having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection. A flawed* hero.*
harm	Cause or do harm to. I can t see any harm* in it.*
inadequacy	Unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate. Juvenile offenses often reflect an inadequacy* in the parents.*
injury	An accident that results in physical damage or hurt. She suffered an injury* to her back.*
insufficiency	A lack of competence. Insufficiency of adequate housing.
misconceive	Interpret in the wrong way. Criticism of the trade surplus in Washington is misconceived.
misunderstanding	Putting the wrong interpretation on. There must have been some kind of misunderstanding.
neurotoxin	Any toxin that affects neural tissues.
nitpick	Be overly critical; criticize minor details. The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
problem	Denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others. Motivation of staff can also be a problem.
shortcoming	A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system. He is so forthright about his shortcomings it s hard to chastise him.
sideways	(of movement) at an angle. He would be moved sideways* rather than demoted.*
unforced	Not resulting from undue effort; not forced. An unforced* cheerfulness.*
upside	An upward movement of share prices. Upside potential.