DEBIT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

debit

noun

as in disadvantage

a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success one of the debits of living in the country was the lack of easy accessibility to health care

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Recent Examples of debit Officials searched the vehicle and seized it, finding the victim’s driver’s license and Social Security card, as well as five debit or credit cards in the victim’s name, the plea agreement said. —

Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Illustrations from court documents show how credit and debit transactions move through the system and how interchange fees are applied. —

Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Using tap-to-pay technology or use debit and credit cards with chip technology. —

Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026 His hand dove for his pocket, fishing out his wallet, exhuming cards — credit, debit, whatever — and punching their digits into his favorite betting apps. —

Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for debit

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Contrary to widespread right-wing talking points, trans athletes may face notable disadvantages compared to their cisgender peers, and their performance is not directly comparable to that of cis athletes, according to a study funded in part by the International Olympic Committee last year.

— Samantha Riedel, Them., 25 Aug. 2025
His appointment is a strong statement by the Academy, as songwriters remain at a distinct financial disadvantage in the streaming economy.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025