drawback Syllabification: (draw·back)Pronunciation: /ˈdrôˌbak/Translate drawback | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of drawback noun 1a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem:the main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost 2an amount of excise or import duty remitted on imported goods that the importer re-exports rather than sells domestically. drawback in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of drawback in the British & World English dictionary