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plural of detriment
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1
something that causes loss or pain
- opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
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2
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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