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    Draw·back
    /ˈdrôˌbak/

    noun

    • 1. a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem: "the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost"
    • 2. an amount of excise or import duty remitted on imported goods that the importer re-exports rather than sells domestically: "they had been complaining of difficulties in getting quick reimbursement of duty drawback"
  2. noun [ C ] uk/ˈdrɔːbæk/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. a problem or disadvantage: The only drawback with this camera is the price. (Definition of drawback from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of drawback. in Chinese (Traditional) (通常指因驚異或恐懼而)退後,退縮… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

  3. DRAWBACK Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com. drawback. [ draw-bak ] show ipa. See synonyms for: drawback drawbacks on Thesaurus.com. noun. a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature. Commerce. an amount paid back from a charge made.

  4. DRAW BACK meaning: 1. to move away from someone or something, usually because you are surprised or frightened: 2. to…. Learn more.

  5. a disadvantage or hindrance. a refund of customs or excise duty paid on goods that are being exported or used in the production of manufactured exports. vb draw back (intr, adverb) often followed by from: to retreat; move backwards. to turn aside from an undertaking.

  6. Aug 27, 2023 · A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away . Synonyms: encumbrance, hindrance, nuisance, malefit. Antonyms: benefit, advantage, boon. Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles. A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

  7. What does the word drawback mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word drawback, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. drawback has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  8. 6 days ago · to withdraw; retreat. See full dictionary entry for draw. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Examples of 'draw back' in a sentence. draw back.

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