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as in disadvantages
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 obstacles
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 hampers
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 Synonyms for handicaps
Noun
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What are some disadvantages of a charge card?—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024 -
More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Total assets for the union increased 17% to $418 million, while liabilities rose 28% to $318 million, including $226 million owed to players from revenue generated by the union’s licensing arm, THINK450.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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This increases liabilities on the balance sheet but reduces actual cash flow, creating a liquidity gap.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nothing ever impedes Andrew’s upgrade to human status.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, this impedes the creative process and results in an uneven end product.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Image In some places, the border is marked with concrete barriers manned by Russians in fatigues.—
Andrew Higgins,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Despite the undisputed importance of women in entrepreneurship and society overall moving toward a better future, the glass ceiling and gender barriers prevail, perpetuating the vicious cycle of competition.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Handicaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicaps. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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