as in disadvantages
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
baffled as to why working-class voters would vote in despite of their own economic interests
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disadvantages
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But its effectiveness may vary, and there are some disadvantages to consider in the long run, according to the report released Monday night.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026 -
The disadvantages, however, may outweigh the weed control.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Despites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despites. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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