disadvantage
n.
problematic condition; defect, drawback
v.
cause to be in an inferior or position; cause loss, harm
Disadvantage
In
policy debate, a disadvantage (abbreviated as DA, and sometimes referred to as a Disad) is an argument that a team brings up against a policy action that is being considered.
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disadvantage
Noun
1. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
(antonym) advantage, vantage
(hypernym) liability
(hyponym) unfavorableness, unfavourableness
(derivation) disfavor, disfavour
Verb
1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"
(synonym) disfavor, disfavour
(antonym) advantage
(hypernym) discriminate, separate, single out
(hyponym) handicap, hinder, hamper
Disadvantage
(v. t.)
To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.
(n.)
Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good.
(n.)
Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Asking a fox for its skin.
To ask an evil person to act against his own interests.