1
as in harms
something that causes loss or pain
opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
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as in disadvantages
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot
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Recent Examples of detriments
While many investors understand the risks associated with aggressive investing, few realize the long-term detriments that come with an overly conservative portfolio, especially when preparing for retirement.
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David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriments
Noun
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The harms of lead were largely forgotten or invisible until the 20th century.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, environmental advocates have raised concerns, including infringing on tribal culture and potential harms to nearby wetlands, groundwater, rivers and threatened and endangered species, such as wood turtles.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What are the disadvantages of bundled insurance?—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Are there any disadvantages to redshirting?—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The daycare owners also signed away their right to sue for flood damages, but the state did not place a restrictive covenant on their remaining property.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around $150,000 in attorney’s fees, damages and more, actually.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in that second-round series, and Pacers floor general Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and those two injuries have opened up the East.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Admittedly, Howe had hoped to alter his side more in 2023-24, making four changes following the draw at Milan, but injuries and suspensions restricted his ability to do so.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Detriments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriments. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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