DISBENEFITS Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

disbenefits

noun

plural of disbenefit

as in disadvantages

a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success the question whether allowing the big-box stores in would be a disbenefit to the community

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Noun

Darman sketched out on paper a comparison of all the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to work at the Post while writing books, versus moving to TV.

— Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
The advantages far, far outweigh the disadvantages, but the disadvantages at blue bloods are the outside noise is always going to be way over the top, no matter what’s happening.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of disadvantages

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Terra Herbal argues that because its marijuana activities are now covered by the Schedule III order, Section 280E no longer applies and the change should affect its prior-year liabilities.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Now, overdependence on satellites and on SpaceX are major liabilities.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

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