To hinder or embarrass; do something prejudicial or injurious to; put at disadvantage.
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Absence or deprivation of advantage; that which prevents success or renders it difficult; any unfavorable circumstance or condition: as, the disadvantage of poverty or imperfect education.
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Loss; injury; prejudice to interest, reputation, credit, profit, or other good: as, to sell goods to disadvantage.
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Synonyms Detriment, injury, hurt, harm, damage, prejudice, drawback.