handicap

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handicap Definition

• (n) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
• (n) advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
• (n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
• (v) injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident"
• (v) attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
• (v) put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"

handicap Synonyms

• balk
• baulk
• check
• deterrent
• disability
• disable
• disablement
• hamper
• handicap
• hinder
• hindrance
• impairment
• impediment
• incapacitate
• invalid