drawback

noun

A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.

A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.

Synonyms for drawback

disadvantagen shortcomingn hindrancen impedimentn inconveniencen obstaclen flawn problemn detrimentn hurdlen

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