Dis`ad*van"tage , v. t. [Cf. F. désavantager.]
To injure the interest of; to be detrimental to.
Dis`ad*van"tage (?; 48, 61), n. [Cf. F. désavantage.]
1. Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable
or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury.
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was brought here under the disadvantage of being unknown by sight to any of you.
Burke. Abandoned by their great patron, the faction henceforward
acted at disadvantage.
Palfrey. 2. Loss; detriment; hindrance; prejudice to interest, fame, credit, profit, or other good.
They would throw a construction on his conduct, to his disadvantage before
the public.
Bancroft. Syn. -- Detriment; injury; hurt; loss; damage.
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