1
as in disadvantage
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
her natural shyness was not a handicap when she played chess
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
her uncomfortable shoes became a handicap on the walking tour of the city, as she often had to sit and rest her sore feet
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as in to hamper
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the baseball player's small size did not handicap him in the least
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Recent Examples of handicap
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The cars' real handicaps were a lack of liquid cooling for the battery packs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The festival grounds are handicap accessible.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The cars' real handicaps were a lack of liquid cooling for the battery packs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Darius Dotch has been invariably impressive on area stages over the past several years, but he’s handicapped by Shider making Hines’ husband a one-note nag.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicap
Noun
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But detailed negotiations have dragged out, leaving the country’s key auto making industry at a disadvantage – subject to 25% US tariffs while its rivals in Japan and Europe have already secured much lower rates.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Republican Party may be at a disadvantage in next year's midterm elections, according to new polling.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shiffrin doesn't view this as an obstacle either, nor something to fear at this stage of the game.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Minister Kabawat’s optimism comes despite immense obstacles.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Laboratory testing capacities at the CDC and expert guidance to analyze local trends may also be hampered during the shutdown, experts say.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Shooting presented unique logistical hurdles, with different sequences filmed across multiple golf courses around Manila’s peripheries due to restrictions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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But economists warned Argentina’s assets — and the US government’s bet on Milei’s success — still face hurdles.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Food crumbs and debris can hinder gas flow or cause uneven burning.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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By deploying solvers on scalable cloud platforms, firms avoid the need for expensive local hardware, lowering barriers for CAE adoption among businesses.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Magazine collaging, in particular, is enjoying a revitalization for adults seeking a low-barrier entry into mixed-media art.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Martinez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Arrests were made for offenses including obstruction of the highway, hindering law enforcement duties, and assault on police.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
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Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Handicap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicap. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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