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What is the opposite of the word 'benefit'
If a product has some 'benefits', it follows that is will have some drawbacks (possibly). I need to find a word that is not seen as a negative such as 'drawbacks' but it must not have a particularly negative meaning.
Currently the document that I have to rewrite has 'benefits' and 'disbenefits' as a title and this to me is not very good English.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rm.
Currently the document that I have to rewrite has 'benefits' and 'disbenefits' as a title and this to me is not very good English.
Any help would be appreciated.
Rm.
Top answer
aah.. euphemisms. A euphemism is a word that reduces precision of thought, so you are running the risk of your document being seen as imprecise.
- aah..
- euphemisms.
- A euphemism is a word that reduces precision of thought, so you are running the risk of your document being seen as imprecise.
- "Benefits and their absence" "Benefits and hang-ups" "Benefits and stumbling blocks"
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aah.. euphemisms.
A euphemism is a word that reduces precision of thought, so you are running the risk of your document being seen as imprecise.
"Benefits and their absence"
"Benefits and hang-ups"
"Benefits and stumbling blocks"
A euphemism is a word that reduces precision of thought, so you are running the risk of your document being seen as imprecise.
"Benefits and their absence"
"Benefits and hang-ups"
"Benefits and stumbling blocks"
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Pros and Cons
Advantages and Disadvantages
Suitable and Unsuitable Uses
Benefits and Cautions
Benefits and Caveats
Benefits and Limitations
Advantages and Limitations
Conveniences and Inconveniences
Not knowing the full content of the article you are attempting to title, it's hard to say which direction you might go in. Perhaps the form "pl
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Benefit <--> Detriment (American English)
Hope that helps.
MountainHiker
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Hi dear,
The opposite word of BENEFIT is DETRIMENT.
Thank you,
Paul K Prasanth.
The opposite word of BENEFIT is DETRIMENT.
Thank you,
Paul K Prasanth.
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AnonymousThanks allWhat is theopposite os the word wave like ocean wave
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Do you mean peak and trough?
It's quite hard to talk about the opposite of a noun. A child may say the opposite of an ocean wave is a desert sand dune.
It's quite hard to talk about the opposite of a noun. A child may say the opposite of an ocean wave is a desert sand dune.
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