Handicap — synonyms, definition

1. handicap (Noun)

affliction balk baulk block burden check deterrent detriment disability disablement disadvantage embarrassment encumbrance hinderance hindrance impairment impediment inconvenience infirmity injury • • •

handicap (Noun) — The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness. ex. "reading handicap"

handicap (Noun) — Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.

handicap (Noun) — Something that interferes with (or delays) action or progress.

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2. handicap (Verb)

burden cripple disable disfavour encumber exercise freight hamper hamstring hinder hurt impair incapacitate injure invalid lame load overload retard strain • • •

handicap (Verb) — Injure permanently. ex. "He was handicapped in a car accident"

handicap (Verb) — Attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant.

handicap (Verb) — Put at a disadvantage. ex. "The brace I have to wear is handicapping my movements"

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