Synonyms of detriments

detriments

noun

plural of detriment

1

as in harms

something that causes loss or pain

opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harms
• damages
• injuries
• hurts
• afflictions
• insults
• injustices
• indignities
• offences
• disabilities
• outrages
• affronts
• impairments
• wrongs
• disservices
• lesions
• wounds
• mayhem
• disfigurements
• beatings
• mutilations
• offenses
• darts
• scars
• scratches
• abrasions
• disablements
• bruises
• contusions
• swellings
• ruptures
• lacerations
• burns
• defacements
• strains
• gashes
• concussions
• bumps
• scrapes
• scalds
• boo-boos
• cuts
• sears
• chafes
• scathes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recoveries
• remedies
• cures
• fixes

2

as in disadvantages

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success

the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantages
• expenses
• penalties
• despites
• losses
• damages
• deficits
• injuries
• deprivations
• harms
• disfavors
• prejudices
• hurts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantages
• gains
• favors