drawback

drawback
عَائِق \ barrier: sth. that prevents people from passing: Railway tickets are examined at the barrier. There is a social barrier between rich and poor. block: sth. that gets in the way and prevents movement: The Police put up a road block.. blockage: sth. that blocks, esp. in pipe.. disadvantage: an unfavourable condition; sth. that lessens the chance of success: Short legs are a disadvantage in a running race. drawback: a difficulty; a fault in sth. that satisfies in most other ways: I like this house - the only drawback is that it is far from the town. handicap: sth. that makes success difficult: Short legs are a handicap to a runner. hindrance: sth. that delays progress or activity: Lack of money is a great hindrance to my plans for travelling. obstacle: sth. that prevents progress: Various obstacles delayed our plans. obstruction: obstructing; sth. that obstructs. \ See Also حاجِز، عيب (عَيْب)، نقص (نَقْص)‏

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