drag (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def something that slows or delays progress
examples taxation is a drag on the economy
too many laws are a drag on the use of new land
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Hypernym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
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Hyponym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

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