1. handicap - noun
· the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
Synonym(s): disability, disablement, impairment
Hypernym(s): unfitness, softness
2. handicap - noun
· advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
Hypernym(s): advantage, vantage
3. handicap - noun
· something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonym(s): hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check
Hypernym(s): difficulty
4. handicap - verb
· injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident"
Synonym(s): disable, invalid, incapacitate
5. handicap - verb
· attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
Hypernym(s): bias
6. handicap - verb
· put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
Hypernym(s): disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
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