1. noun /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ,ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
2. verb /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ,ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
To place at a disadvantage.
They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.
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