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What is the opposite of benefit?

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Noun
Opposite of an advantage or profit gained from something
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“Receiving a large amount of junk mail is a disadvantage of being a member.”
Noun
Opposite of the well-being of a person or thing as a result of a well-intentioned act
“He was a malevolent man who often did things that would cause harm to others.”
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Opposite of the state or condition of being useful
Noun
Opposite of the benefit, importance or (useful) effect of something
“The insignificance of relaxation to stress relief is a myth. It is, in fact, crucial.”
Noun
Opposite of a kind or helpful deed
“Doing him a disfavor would be sure to bring the vultures swooping down on his business.”
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Opposite of the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
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Opposite of the reason for which something or someone is used or suited for
“The uselessness of the company's health and safety policy has caused many to lose faith in their products.”
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Opposite of something that is given as charity, especially a sum of money
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Opposite of anything which is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return
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Opposite of a thing of value given to recognize a particular deed
“His case will be heard by a three-member disciplinary commission, which will judge the case and assess the penalty.”
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Opposite of a result or outcome, especially from work or activity
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Opposite of the benefit or furtherance of someone or something
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Opposite of the improvement of something
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Opposite of a quantity of financial or other material aid given to a person or organization
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Opposite of a reasonable or comprehensible rationale
“It is complete nonsense to ask God for something, to offer Him an exchange, or even to threaten Him.”
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Opposite of something achieved through effort
“The failure of another Grand Slam campaign can only be put down to his lack of effort and passion for the game.”
Verb
Opposite of to be or to provide an advantage to
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“Being a couch potato will harm your health.”
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Opposite of to help or benefit someone, or to provide some service or utility
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Opposite of to derive benefit from
“Startups will almost inevitably suffer financially for the first few years before significant gains may be realized.”
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Opposite of to benefit from
“You will have nothing to gain and everything to lose if you continue this gambling habit.”
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Opposite of to be fit for
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Opposite of to exploit or use to one's advantage
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Opposite of to provide assistance, typically financially
“The billionaire would withhold his financial backing from any causes that were not in line with his vision for the future.”
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Opposite of to be obliging or show beneficence toward
“Sorry to disappoint everyone, but the band will not be performing an encore.”
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