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HANDICAPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Handicaps.

Handicaps - as a noun

Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advantage14vantage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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

Handicaps - as a verb

Injure permanently

Example: "He was disabled in a car accident"

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

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

"Some golf tournaments have different handicaps for men and women."
"He overcame his physical handicaps and became a successful athlete."
"The school offers programs for students with learning handicaps."
"The new law aims to provide equal opportunities for people with handicaps."
"She has multiple handicaps, including visual impairment and mobility issues."
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Word Game Points

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

HANDICAPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is HANDICAPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, handicaps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HANDICAPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HANDICAPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, handicaps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HANDICAPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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