HANDICAP
Scrabble letter values: H4A1N1D2I1C3A1P3 = 16
Definition
- verb injure permanently. — synonyms: disable, invalid, incapacitate
- verb attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant.
- verb put at a disadvantage. — synonyms: hinder, hamper
- noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness. — synonyms: disability, disablement, impairment
- noun advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. — synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check
Examples
- “He was disabled in a car accident”
- “The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements”
- “reading disability”