handicap

/hˈændɪkˌæp/

/ˈhændiˌkæp/

Handicap

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

synonyms : disability

a set of rules or conditions that are put in place to balance the game and give a disadvantaged player a better chance of winning

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

synonyms : balk

to handicap

MAIN VERB

injure permanently

synonyms : disable

put at a disadvantage

synonyms : hamper

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

Examples

1. My granddaughter is handicapped.

2. Deaf individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism, physical handicap must be given complete accessibility.

3. Shoes are a handicap.

4. They have a handicap.