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Disprofit

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(obsolete) To be, or to cause to be, without profit or benefit..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) To be, or to cause to be, without profit or benefit.
  2. Loss; damage.

Example Sentences

And whereas he sought profit, he fell into double disprofit, that neither with good men he could avoid secret shame
Adjectives signifying profit or disprofit, likeness or unlikeness govern the dative.

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What does disprofit mean?

Disprofit means (obsolete) To be, or to cause to be, without profit or benefit..

What is a synonym for disprofit?

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What is the opposite of disprofit?

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How do you use disprofit in a sentence?

And whereas he sought profit, he fell into double disprofit, that neither with good men he could avoid secret shame

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