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Pronunciation : Dis`ad*van"tage (; 48, 61)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. d?savantage.]
Definition : 1. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury. I was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you. Burke. Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward acted at disadvantage. Palfrey.
2. Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good. They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before the public. Bancroft.
Syn. -- Detriment; injury; hurt; loss; damage.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dis`ad*van"tage
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. d?savantager.]
Definition : Defn: To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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