DRAWBACK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DRAWBACK?

Need another word that means the same as “drawback”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “drawback” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Drawback” are: disadvantage, snag, downside, stumbling block, catch, hitch, pitfall, fly in the ointment

Drawback as a Noun

Definitions of "Drawback" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “drawback” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality of being a hindrance.
• A feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem.
• An amount of excise or import duty remitted on goods exported.

Synonyms of "Drawback" as a noun (8 Words)

catch	A chance or act of catching the ball to dismiss a batsman. Mays made the catch with his back to the plate.
disadvantage	The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position. A major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data.
downside	The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable. There is a downside even to motherhood.
fly in the ointment	Fisherman’s lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect.
hitch	An act of hitch hiking. His 12 year hitch in the navy.
pitfall	A covered pit for use as a trap. The pitfalls of buying goods at public auctions.
snag	A rent or tear in fabric caused by a snag. There s one small snag.
stumbling block	An unsteady uneven gait.

Usage Examples of "Drawback" as a noun

• The main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost.
• They had been complaining of difficulties in getting quick reimbursement of duty drawback.
• He pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan.

Associations of "Drawback" (30 Words)

blemish	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. Local government is not without blemish.
con	A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison. She was jailed for conning her aunt out of 500 000.
damage	Suffer or be susceptible to damage. How much is the damage.
damaging	Causing harm or injury. Damaging to career and reputation.
deface	Mar or spoil the appearance of. Scars defaced her cheeks.
defect	A failing or deficiency. Visual defects.
deficiency	A failing or shortcoming. Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions.
demerit	The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection. They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel.
disadvantage	Put at a disadvantage hinder harm. A major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data.
disfigure	Spoil the appearance of. Litter disfigures the countryside.
downside	The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable. There is a downside even to motherhood.
error	A failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed. The book was full of errors.
failing	A flaw or weak point. He was quick to point out his wife s failings.
fault	Of a rock formation be broken by a fault or faults. He served too many double faults.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. He had his flaws but he was great nonetheless.
flawed	(of a person) having a weakness in character. A flawed diamond.
harm	Cause or do harm to. This could harm his World Cup prospects.
inadequacy	Lack of an adequate quantity or number. The inadequacy of unemployment benefits.
injury	A casualty to military personnel resulting from combat. She suffered an injury to her back.
insufficiency	The inability of an organ to perform its normal function. Insufficiency of adequate housing.
irremediable	Impossible to remedy or correct or redress. Irremediable marital breakdowns.
misconceive	Fail to understand (something) correctly. Some academic latinists did misconceive Pound s poem in that way.
misunderstanding	Putting the wrong interpretation on. He left the army after a slight misunderstanding with his commanding officer.
misunderstood	Incorrectly interpreted or understood. A misunderstood criticism.
negligence	The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern. His injury was due to the negligence of his employers.
neurotoxin	Any toxin that affects neural tissues.
nitpick	Engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding. The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
oversight	Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. Was the mistake due to oversight.
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.
unforced	Not brought about by coercion or force. His retirement was an unforced departure.