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Synonyms for (noun) handicap

Synonyms: handicap Definition: advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

Hypernyms: vantage, advantage Definition: the quality of having a superior or more favorable position Usage: the experience gave him the advantage over me

Synonyms: check, balk, baulk, impediment, hinderance, hindrance, handicap, deterrent Definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Hypernyms: difficulty Definition: a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result Usage: serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent

Synonyms: impairment, handicap, disability, disablement Definition: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness Usage: reading disability; hearing impairment

Hypernyms: softness, unfitness Definition: poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

Synonyms for (verb) handicap

Synonyms: handicap, incapacitate, disable, invalid Definition: injure permanently Usage: He was disabled in a car accident

Hypernyms: wound, injure Definition: cause injuries or bodily harm to

Synonyms: hinder, hamper, handicap Definition: put at a disadvantage Usage: The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements

Hypernyms: disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour Definition: put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm Usage: This rule clearly disadvantages me

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

Hypernyms: bias Definition: influence in an unfair way Usage: you are biasing my choice by telling me yours