1. disadvantages or harmful effects
Usage: formal; often used in policy contexts

1. to cause disadvantage or harm to someone
Usage: formal; third person singular present

Examples

• The policy changes brought several disbenefits to rural communities.
• We must weigh the benefits against the disbenefits of this proposal.
• The new regulation disbenefits small businesses more than large corporations.
• Environmental disbenefits include increased pollution and habitat loss.
• The tax reform disbenefits middle-income families.
• Economic disbenefits outweighed the social advantages of the program.
• This decision disbenefits students who rely on public transportation.