disadvantaging

[US]/[ˌdɪsædˈvæn.tɪ.dʒɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˌdɪsædˈvæn.tɪ.dʒɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To put someone or something at a disadvantage.; To harm or weaken someone or something.
adj.Serving to disadvantage someone or something.

Phrases & Collocations

disadvantaging youth

disadvantaging factors

avoiding disadvantaging

disadvantaged communities

disadvantaging policies

disadvantaged position

disadvantaging effect

disadvantaging individuals

disadvantaging circumstances

disadvantaging groups

Example Sentences

the policy was criticized for disadvantaging minority groups.

we need to avoid disadvantaging students with disabilities.

the new rules risk disadvantaging smaller businesses.

disadvantaging one group can have unintended consequences.

the system inadvertently ended up disadvantaging rural communities.

we don't want to be disadvantaging anyone in the process.

the changes could be disadvantaging those without access to technology.

it's important to consider who might be disadvantaging by these actions.

the current system is disadvantaging low-income families.

we must ensure we are not disadvantaging any particular demographic.

the funding allocation could be disadvantaging research in certain fields.

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