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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
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