drop
1 of 2noun
ˈdräp 
often attributive
1
a(1)
: the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass
a drop of rain
(2)
drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops
eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye
b
: a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible
not a drop of meanness in her
c
: a small quantity of drink
hasn't touched a drop of alcohol in three years
d
: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure
2
: something that resembles a liquid drop: such as
a
: a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry
also : an earring with such a pendant
b
: a small globular cookie or candy
sucking on lemon drops
3
[drop entry 2]
a
: the act or an instance of dropping : fall
a sudden, short drop in an elevator
b
: a decline in quantity or quality
His income took a sudden drop.
a drop in demand
c
: a descent by parachute
also : the people or equipment dropped by parachute
expecting another drop this week
d
: a place or central depository to which something (such as mail, money, or stolen property) is brought for distribution or transmission
left the package at the drop
also : the act of depositing something at such a place
made the drop
4
a
: the distance from a higher to a lower level or through which something drops
It's a twenty-foot drop from the top of the fence.
a steep drop
b
electrical engineering : a decrease in electric potential (see potential entry 2 sense 2b)
5
: a slot into which something is to be dropped
6
[drop entry 2] : something that drops, hangs, or falls: such as
a
: a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lock
b
: an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery
also : drop curtain
c
: a hinged platform on a gallows
d
: a fallen fruit
7
: the advantage of having an opponent covered (see cover entry 1 sense 1b(2)) with a firearm
broadly : advantage, superiority —usually used in the phrase get the drop on
waiting to get the drop on me
8
: a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass)
a quick drop
drop
2 of 2verb
dropped; dropping; drops
intransitive verb
1
: to fall in drops
2
a(1)
: to fall (see fall entry 1 sense 1a) unexpectedly or suddenly
The book dropped from her hand.
(2)
: to descend (see descend sense 1) from one line or level to another
the land drops to sea level
b
: to fall in a state of collapse (see collapse entry 2 sense 1b) or death
dropped from exhaustion
c
of a playing card : to become played by reason of the obligation to follow suit
d
: to fall or roll into a hole or basket
3
: to enter or pass as if without conscious effort of will (see will entry 2 sense 4a) into some state, condition, or activity
dropped into sleep
4
a
: to cease to be of concern : lapse
let the matter drop
b
: to pass from view or notice : disappear —often used with out
drop out of sight
c
: to become less
production dropped
—often used with off 5
nautical : to move with a favoring wind or current —usually used with down
We dropped down the harbor.
6
informal : to be released to the public
His latest solo album dropped in August …—
Ed Rampell
Ed RampellThe second Podcast drops Nov. 14 and can be downloaded free …—Langston Wertz Jr.
Langston Wertz Jr.There's also something to be said for jumping on a subscription for a month or two, say when a big, new game drops.—Adam Rosenberg
Adam Rosenbergtransitive verb
1
: to let fall : cause to fall
dropped the ball
dropping bombs on the city
2
a
: give up sense 2, abandon
drop an idea
drop the charges
b
: discontinue
dropped what she was doing
c
: to break off an association or connection with : dismiss
drop her old friends
was dropped by his sponsors
students who dropped the class
3
a
: to utter or mention in a casual way
drop a suggestion
drop names
b
: write
drop us a line soon
4
a
: to lower or cause to descend from one level or position to another
drop the hem two inches
drop the water level
b
: to cause to lessen or decrease : reduce
dropped his speed
5
of an animal : to give birth to
6
a
: lose
dropped three games
dropped $50 in a poker game
b
: spend
drop $20 for lunch
c
: to get rid of
dropped 20 pounds
7
a
: to bring down with a shot or a blow
dropped the buck with one shot
dropping the world champion in the ring
b
card games : to cause a cardholder to unwillingly play (a high card)
dropped her ace
c
: to toss or roll into a hole or basket
drop a putt
8
a
: to deposit or deliver during a usually brief stop —usually used with off
drop the kids off at school
b
: air-drop
drop the supplies to the medical team
9
: to cause (the voice) to be less loud
10
a
linguistics : to leave (a letter representing a speech sound) unsounded
drop the g in running
b
: to leave out in writing : omit
accidentally dropped a whole line
11
: to draw from an external point
drop a perpendicular to the line
12
: to take (a drug) orally : swallow
drop acid
13
computers : to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another
Move the video to the desired location and release the mouse button to drop the file …—Techsling
Techsling… you get a handy graphical representation of all your tasks and can even drag and drop them from one list to another …—Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen droppable
ˈdrä-pə-bəl
adjective 
Synonyms
Noun
- bead
- blob
- driblet
- drip
- droplet
- glob
- globule
Verb
- depress
- lower
- throw
- throw down
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He squeezed the bottle until a few drops came out. She doesn't have a single drop of selfishness in her. The poet wrings the last drop of meaning from every word. Verb Be careful not to drop the chair on your foot. She dropped the apple core into the trash can. They dropped bombs on the city. He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces. The player dropped the ball. The pen rolled to the edge of the table and dropped to the floor. The book dropped from my hand. The ball dropped between the right and center fielders. She was so tired she felt she would drop. He worked until he dropped. See More
Recent Examples on the WebNicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 The agency said on Thursday that Artificial Tears eye drop manufactured by India's Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd. has a potential bacterial contamination and the company has violated current good manufacturing practices. —Fox News, 3 Feb. 2023 Pair it with classic pearl studs or drop earrings, or consider gifting it as a gesture of happiness and love. —Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023 That’s also a significant drop from $10.9 billion a year ago. —Mark Gurman, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2023 Individuals reported the use of more than 10 brands of eye drops, and some used multiple brands, but most used EzriCare Artificial Tears — an over-the-counter eye drop packaged in multidose bottles that has no preservatives. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 The latter would be Spieth last year on the eighth hole, when his tee shot ran through the fairway on the cusp of a cliff with a 60-foot drop to the rocks and ocean below. —Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Cruel Country had previously topped out at No. 31 on July 2, 2022-dated list, following its limited CD release timed to Record Store Day 2022’s drop on June 18 last year. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023 Szade's newest drop features four frames inspired by the jazz, deep house, techno/alt pop, and punk music genres. —Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023 Joan Aleccia, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023 Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023 Gently drop about one-fourth of the ravioli, one at a time, into the boiling water and stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023 Temperatures slowly but surely drop, ending up in the mid-20s by sunset. —David Streit, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023 In Rhode Island, windchill could drop as low as 26 degrees below zero in Providence. —Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 But winter temperatures on Mars can drop over 200 degrees lower. —Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2023 Oil and gas companies expect a profitable 2023, but revenues and profits should drop below those in 2022. —Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Whenever the container gets full, drop the contents off at your favorite thrift store or trade them with a friend at a swap party. —Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Feb. 2023 See More
Noun
That would be a big drop from the 504,000 jobs added in January 2022, reports my colleague Alicia Wallace. —Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 The agency said on Thursday that Artificial Tears eye drop manufactured by India's Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd. has a potential bacterial contamination and the company has violated current good manufacturing practices. —Fox News, 3 Feb. 2023 Pair it with classic pearl studs or drop earrings, or consider gifting it as a gesture of happiness and love. —Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023 That’s also a significant drop from $10.9 billion a year ago. —Mark Gurman, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2023 Individuals reported the use of more than 10 brands of eye drops, and some used multiple brands, but most used EzriCare Artificial Tears — an over-the-counter eye drop packaged in multidose bottles that has no preservatives. —Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2023 The latter would be Spieth last year on the eighth hole, when his tee shot ran through the fairway on the cusp of a cliff with a 60-foot drop to the rocks and ocean below. —Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Cruel Country had previously topped out at No. 31 on July 2, 2022-dated list, following its limited CD release timed to Record Store Day 2022’s drop on June 18 last year. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2023 Szade's newest drop features four frames inspired by the jazz, deep house, techno/alt pop, and punk music genres. —Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Feb. 2023 Verb
Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —Joan Aleccia, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2023 Levels would drop, for instance, from an average of about 1,280 milligrams of sodium allowed now per lunch for kids in grades 9 to 12 to about 935 milligrams. —Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2023 Gently drop about one-fourth of the ravioli, one at a time, into the boiling water and stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023 Temperatures slowly but surely drop, ending up in the mid-20s by sunset. —David Streit, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023 In Rhode Island, windchill could drop as low as 26 degrees below zero in Providence. —Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2023 But winter temperatures on Mars can drop over 200 degrees lower. —Jack Lee, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2023 Oil and gas companies expect a profitable 2023, but revenues and profits should drop below those in 2022. —Clifford Krauss, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Whenever the container gets full, drop the contents off at your favorite thrift store or trade them with a friend at a swap party. —Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 1 Feb. 2023 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Old English dropa; akin to Old High German tropfo drop
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Phrases Containing drop
Kids Definition
drop
1 of 2 noun ˈdräp
1
a
: the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass
b
plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops
eye drops
c
: a small quantity of drink
d
: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure
2
: something (as a hanging ornament on jewelry or a round candy) shaped like a drop
3
a
: the act or an instance of dropping : fall
b
: a decline in quantity or quality
a drop in water pressure
a drop in prices
c
: a descent by parachute
d
: a place where something (as mail or goods) is left to be picked up
4
: the distance through which something drops
5
: an unframed piece of cloth scenery in a theater
6
: advantage sense 1
we've got the drop on them
drop
2 of 2 verb dropped; dropping
1
: to fall or let fall in drops
2
a
: to let fall : cause to fall
dropped the book
b
: to reduce to a lower level or stage
dropped his speed
3
: send sense 1
drop me a line
4
: to stop doing, using, or considering
drop the subject
dropped everything and ran to the door
you can drop that idea
5
: to knock or shoot down
6
: to go lower
prices dropped
7
: to make a brief visit
drop in for a chat
8
: to pass into a less active state
drop off to sleep
9
: to move downward or with a current
10
: to leave (a letter standing for a speech sound) unsounded
drop the "g" in "running"
11
: to give birth to
the cow dropped her calf
Medical Definition
drop
1 of 2 noun ˈdräp
1
a
: the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass
b
drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops
eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye
2
: the smallest practical unit of liquid measure that varies in size according to the specific gravity and viscosity of the liquid and to the conditions under which it is formed compare minim
drop
2 of 2 verb dropped; dropping
intransitive verb
: to fall in drops
transitive verb
1
of an animal : to give birth to
lambs dropped in June
2
: to take (a drug) orally
drop acid
drops 1 of 2
verb
1
as in throws
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- throws
- lowers
- flattens
- throws down
- topples
- depresses
- plops
- fumbles
- levels
- sinks
- strikes down
- submerges
- knocks over
- bungles
- bobbles
- knocks down
- floors
- plunks down
- immerses
- foozles
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lifts
- raises
- picks up
2
as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop Synonyms & Similar Words
- plunges
- falls
- dips
- tumbles
- declines
- plummets
- decreases
- skids
- descends
- sinks
- dives
- crashes
- lowers
- nose-dives
- craters
- subsides
- diminishes
- droops
- retreats
- dwindles
- wanes
- tapers off
- ebbs
- lessens
- recedes
- moderates
- abates
- dies (down)
- de-escalates
- lets up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rises
- lifts
- ascends
- soars
- spikes
- arises
- ups
- mounts
- increases
- grows
- builds
- accumulates
- expands
- swells
- intensifies
- escalates
- mushrooms
- enlarges
- waxes
- picks up
- snowballs
- balloons
- bourgeons
- burgeons
3
as in stops
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end drop what you're doing and come here Synonyms & Similar Words
- stops
- halts
- ceases
- ends
- quits
- breaks
- suspends
- breaks off
- suspends
- delays
- finishes
- discontinues
- lays off
- cuts off
- shuts off
- breaks up
- knocks off
- calls
- concludes
- cuts out
- leaves off
- cans
- pauses
- completes
- gives over
- holds
- blocks
- packs (up or in)
- stays
- checks
- deactivates
- suppresses
- has done with
- dissolves
- kills
- stems
- ruins
- destroys
- puts the kibosh on
- desists (from)
- holds back
- squelches
- scuttles
- obstructs
- hinders
- turns back
- squashes
- aborts
- snuffs
- detains
- arrests
- impedes
- brakes
- abolishes
- stamps
- demolishes
- blockades
- clamps down
- dams
- staunches
- stunts
- kiboshes
- stanches
- annuls
- closes (down)
- reins (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continues
- progresses
- proceeds
- advances
- keeps up
- stirs
- drives
- propels
- runs on
- actuates
- follows through (with)
- carries on
- impels
4
as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things? Synonyms & Similar Words
- abandons
- discontinues
- quits
- finishes
- ends
- halts
- knocks off
- ceases
- pauses
- breaks off
- closes
- lays off (of)
- hangs it up
- packs (up or in)
- concludes
- shuts off
- has done (with)
- tapers off
- gives up
- expires
- leaves off
- breaks up
- terminates
- throws up
- wraps up
- winds up
- rounds (off or out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- maintains
- keeps
- goes
- continues
- persists
- hangs in
- keeps up
- stays
- hangs on
- starts
- perseveres
- holds on
- restarts
- resumes
- begins
- renews
- preserves
- reopens
- runs on
- commences
- carries on
- follows through (with)
5
as in falls
to lead or extend downward the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something Synonyms & Similar Words
- plunges
- falls
- descends
- dips
- sinks
- slopes
- tilts
- declines
- leans
- angles
- heels
- tips
- inclines
- lists
- cocks
- slants
- reclines
- cants
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rises
- climbs
- ascends
- mounts
- arises
- levels
- upturns
- straightens
- smoothes
- planes
- upsweeps
- smooths
- uprises
- evens
- flattens
6
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) drop that plan in favor of another Synonyms & Similar Words
- cancels
- abandons
- scraps
- revokes
- aborts
- repeals
- withdraws
- rescinds
- recalls
- scrubs
- halts
- suspends
- reverses
- calls
- calls off
- stops
- terminates
- retracts
- nullifies
- ends
- interrupts
- cries off
- invalidates
- recants
- breaks off
- abrogates
- voids
- discontinues
- annuls
- relinquishes
- rolls back
- writes off
- takes back
- holds back
- surrenders
- countermands
- gives up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continues
- keeps
- starts
- begins
- promises
- engages
- initiates
- commences
- undertakes
- pledges
- takes on
- takes up
7
as in produces
to bring forth from the womb the cow dropped her calf early this morning Synonyms & Similar Words
- produces
- delivers
- has
- mothers
- gets
- spawns
- generates
- births
- bears
- reproduces
- propagates
- gives birth to
- multiplies
- breeds
- begets
- labors
- fathers
- sires
- litters
- kittens
- kids
- calves
- kindles
- pups
- whelps
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loses
- aborts
- miscarries
8
as in topples
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow Synonyms & Similar Words
- topples
- hits
- smacks
- slaps
- downs
- punches
- knocks over
- slams
- levels
- fells
- pokes
- thumps
- jabs
- pounds
- knocks out
- overthrows
- knocks down
- whacks
- floors
- mows (down)
- bangs
- prostrates
- bowls (down or over)
- throws down
- thwacks
- swipes
- swats
- kayoes
- clobbers
- smites
- pastes
- bashes
- socks
- slugs
- bludgeons
- KOs
- wallops
- hammers
- belts
- slogs
- whales
9
as in loses
to fail to win, gain, or obtain the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests Synonyms & Similar Words
- loses
- forfeits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- wins
- nails (down)
- prevails (over)
- conquers
- triumphs (over)
10
as in drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops the cold glass dropped condensation Synonyms & Similar Words
- drips
- flows
- pours
- trickles
- dribbles
- sprinkles
- distills
- streams
- drizzles
- rolls
- distils
- runs
- ripples
- cascades
- bleeds
- oozes
- seeps
- weeps
- exudes
- riffles
- discharges
- gutters
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- gushes
- spouts
- spurts
11
as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment I dropped $50 on these shoes Synonyms & Similar Words
- pays
- spends
- gives
- disburses
- lays out
- expends
- outlays
- shells out
- rains
- blows
- dissipates
- forks (over, out, or up)
- lavishes
- wastes
- squanders
- runs through
- throws away
- fritters (away)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- saves
- acquires
- earns
- wins
- gains
- secures
- makes
- procures
- realizes
- lays up
- hoards
- garners
- caches
12
as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally Synonyms & Similar Words
- mentions
- cites
- notices
- specifies
- indicates
- indicates
- notes
- quotes
- announces
- instances
- suggests
- introduces
- implies
- names
- adverts (to)
- explains
- interjects
- infers
- touches (on or upon)
- refers (to)
- pronounces
- signals
- publishes
- infiltrates
- interpolates
- intends
- proclaims
- denominates
- advertises
- clarifies
- intimates
- declares
- publicizes
- signifies
- broaches
- insinuates
- designates
- hints (at)
- alludes (to)
- interposes
- broadcasts
- brings up
- spells out
- elucidates
- worms
- explicates
- sounds
- points (out)
- clears (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignores
- forgets
- disregards
- neglects
- overlooks
- passes over
- slights
- overpasses
13
as in reduces
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed Synonyms & Similar Words
- reduces
- decreases
- depletes
- diminishes
- lowers
- slashes
- eases
- minimizes
- dwindles
- downsizes
- compresses
- cuts
- dents
- lessens
- abates
- knocks down
- shrinks
- de-escalates
- pares
- condenses
- shortens
- downscales
- nicks
- cuts down
- retrenches
- whittles
- clips
- crops
- prunes
- trims
- truncates
- docks
- contracts
- modulates
- cuts back
- modifies
- abbreviates
- curtails
- constricts
- deflates
- abridges
- qualifies
- moderates
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- increases
- raises
- boosts
- expands
- augments
- amplifies
- swells
- escalates
- enlarges
- extends
- inflates
- dilates
- blows up
- complements
- lengthens
- adds (to)
- prolongs
- enhances
- supplements
- elongates
- intensifies
- distends
- heightens
- aggrandizes
- protracts
- redoubles
14
as in dies
to stop living during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies Synonyms & Similar Words
- dies
- falls
- perishes
- succumbs
- disappears
- departs
- exits
- goes
- fades
- ends
- expires
- flatlines
- buys it
- pops off
- croaks
- kicks off
- checks out
- parts
- snuffs it
- deceases
- steps out
- passes away
- kicks in
- pegs out
- demises
- fails
- kicks the bucket
- buys the farm
- passes (on)
- bites the dust
- gives up the ghost
- conks (out)
- consumes
- predeceases
- dries up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- breathes
- revives
- lives
- lingers
- subsists
- is
- exists
- thrives
- flourishes
- comes to
- prospers
drops
2 of 2noun
1
as in droplets
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass a drop of water fell from the leaky faucet every few seconds Synonyms & Similar Words
- droplets
- drips
- beads
- trickles
- globs
- globules
- tears
- blobs
- raindrops
- dribbles
- driblets
- dewdrops
- spatters
- gobbets
- teardrops
2
as in dips
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude the sudden drop of the plane really shook up the passengers Synonyms & Similar Words
- falls
- dips
- plunges
- declines
- nosedives
- dives
- downs
- descents
- downgrades
- comedowns
- downfalls
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rises
- climbs
- upturns
- upswings
- advances
- ascents
- progresses
- risings
- improvements
- progressions
- soarings
- headways
- betterments
3
as in decreases
the amount by which something is lessened a huge drop in pressure Synonyms & Similar Words
- decreases
- declines
- falls
- reductions
- dents
- slumps
- decrements
- shrinkages
- depletions
- losses
- falloffs
- diminutions
- drop-offs
- depressions
- step-downs
- abatements
- diminishments
- subtractions
- slips
- cuts
- deductions
- cutbacks
- downturns
- retrenchments
- curtailments
- shortenings
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- increases
- gains
- rises
- raises
- increments
- boosts
- enlargements
- supplements
- additions
- accumulations
- upticks
- accruals
- accretions
- step-ups
- extensions
- continuations
- upturns
- upswings
- uptrends
4
as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition got the drop on his opponent very early in the wrestling match Synonyms & Similar Words
- advantages
- edges
- jumps
- pulls
- starts
- odds
- bulges
- opportunities
- leads
- vantages
- high grounds
- inside tracks
- upper hands
- steads
- whip hands
- betters
- superiorities
- privileges
- coigns of vantage
- margins
- catbird seats
- transcendences
- dominances
- benefits
- allowances
- supremacies
- transcendencies
- ascendancies
- predominances
- legs up
- head starts
- seniorities
- breaks
- ascendencies
- windfalls
- precedences
- prerogatives
- footholds
- commands
- mannas
- felicities
- preferences
- masteries
- godsends
- blessings
- boons
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strikes
- penalties
- liabilities
- disadvantages
- drawbacks
- handicaps
- stops
- catches
- minuses
- detriments
- imbalances
- checks
- disparities
- lets
- shortcomings
- disabilities
- rubs
- bars
- impairments
- obstacles
- hitches
- interferences
- obstructions
- failings
- lurches
- shackles
- clogs
- strangleholds
- impediments
- hurdles
- hindrances
- crimps
- setbacks
- embarrassments
- trammels
- manacles
- inequalities