handicap

noun

  1. 1

    advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

  2. 2

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

  3. 3

    the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

    reading disability

    hearing impairment

verb

  1. 1

    injure permanently

    He was disabled in a car accident

  2. 2

    put at a disadvantage

    The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

  3. 3

    attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

Synonyms

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