disadvantage disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvænɪdʒ/

noun

1. () The quality of having an inferior or less favorable position  ( disadvantage )
   the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
   

verb

1. Put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm  ( disadvantage , disfavor [American] , disfavour [Canadian, British] )
   put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
    This rule clearly disadvantages me
   This rule clearly disadvantages me