handicap | English to English Dictionary

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handicap

('h/&/nd/i/,k/&/p )

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness(noun.state)

Synonym:
disability, disablement, impairment

source: wordnet30
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
balk, baulk, check, deterrent, hinderance, hindrance, impediment

source: wordnet30
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like.(noun)

source: webster1913

injure permanently(verb.body)

Synonym:
disable, incapacitate, invalid

source: wordnet30
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
put at a disadvantage(verb.competition)

Synonym:
hamper, hinder

source: wordnet30
To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped.(verb)

source: webster1913

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