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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'handicap'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun) disability, disablement, handicap, impairment
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Synonyms: impediment , constipation , baulk , deterrent , disability , handicap , balk , check , harm , deadening , deterioration , damage , hinderance , hindrance , disablement , impairment , stultification
2. (noun) handicap
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
Synonyms: impediment , hinderance , balk , disability , baulk , deterrent , hindrance , impairment , check , disablement
3. (verb) hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms: hitch , verification , impedimenta , stoppage , hindrance , disability , halt , chip , tab , handicap , arrest , tick , check-out procedure , confirmation , impairment , check mark , impediment , rafter , obstruction , baulk , checkout , hinderance , curb , chit , stop , disablement , cheque , obstructer , substantiation , stay , obstructor , deterrent , encumbrance , balk , preventive , incumbrance , bank check , preventative , interference , assay , bridle , check
4. (verb) disable, invalid, incapacitate, handicap
injure permanently
Synonyms: incapacitate , handicap , disable , disenable , hamper , invalid , hinder
5. (verb) handicap
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
Synonyms: disable , hinder , incapacitate , hamper , invalid
6. (verb) handicap, hinder, hamper
put at a disadvantage
Synonyms: impede , block , invalid , cramp , embarrass , stymy , stymie , incapacitate , hamper , strangle , halter , handicap , hinder , obstruct , blockade , disable
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