disadvantage :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

v. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

v. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm; "This rule clearly disadvantages me"

n. a damage or loss

n. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"

n. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"

v. be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"

v. make unable to perform a certain action; "disable this command on your computer"

v. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."

v. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"

v. place into check; "He checked my kings"

v. destroy the peace or tranquility of; "Don't interrupt me when I'm reading"

n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"

n. something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"

n. the advantageous quality of being beneficial

v. give an advantage to; "This system advantages the rich"