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    HANDICAP

    (noun, verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 6 meanings of the word Handicap.

    Handicap - as a noun

    The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

    Example: "Reading disability"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    disability16disablement16impairment16
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    softness11unfitness12
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    bandy legbandylegbow legbowleg12
    genu varumtibia varaanorgasmiadysphasia18disability of walkingastasia7amputation14hearing disorderhearing impairmentdysomiavision defectvisual defectvisual disordervisual impairmentdescensusprolapse12prolapsus13hypesthesia22hypoesthesiagenu valgumknock-kneetibia valgapigeon toesbandy legsbow legbow legsdisintegration16

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    Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    advantage14vantage11
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    penalty12scratch14

    Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    balk10baulk11check16deterrent10hinderance16hindrance15impediment17
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    difficultnessdifficulty22
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    albatross11millstone11bind7diriment impediment
    drag6obstacle12obstruction15straitjacket25

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    Handicap - as a verb

    Injure permanently

    Example: "He was disabled in a car accident"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    disable10incapacitate18invalid11
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    injure13wound9
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    hock13

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

    Put at a disadvantage

    Example: "The brace i have to wear is hindering my movements"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    hamper13hinder10

    Example Sentences

    "He has a physical handicap that makes it difficult for him to walk."
    "She was born with a hearing handicap and requires the use of hearing aids."
    "Children with intellectual handicaps may require special education services."
    "The new building has ramps and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility handicaps."
    "He received a handicap parking permit due to his limited mobility."
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    Word Game Points

    Is HANDICAP a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, handicap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    HANDICAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

    Is HANDICAP a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, handicap is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    HANDICAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

    Is HANDICAP a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, handicap is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    HANDICAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of HANDICAP
    Starts HStarts HAStarts HANStarts HAND
    Ends PEnds APEnds CAPEnds ICAP
    Starts H & ends PStarts HA & ends PStarts H & ends AP
    Words containing HANDICAPContaining H,A,N,D,I,C,A,P

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