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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
Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
But the bad news is this has handicapped the Yankees' DH slot and put them in a tough position with veteran Giancarlo Stanton, whose body is seemingly too roughed up to play the field every day.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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
Leadership is also said to be considering a 10-bill per member limit on bill introductions in the House ― down from the current 15-bill limit, which could disproportionately handicap Democrats in the superminority.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
But the bad news is this has handicapped the Yankees' DH slot and put them in a tough position with veteran Giancarlo Stanton, whose body is seemingly too roughed up to play the field every day.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handicap
Noun
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Japan and the European Union now have tariffs at that level, putting South Korea at a competitive disadvantage.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the weeks and months leading up to Ruiz’s trial, Judge Bill Lewis made several decisions that, according to Ruiz’s lawyer, put his client at a disadvantage.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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Autonomous systems handle the full flight profile, from takeoff to landing, using sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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If there weren’t obstacles, this would be a very short series.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stephanie Lulay, executive editor and cofounder of Block Club Chicago, said the newsroom’s coverage of the protests has been hampered.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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His lack of strength also hampers him on defense.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rachael Powell, chief deputy district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District, said close relationships with law enforcement can help prosecutors overcome hurdles in stalking cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The largest hurdle is Starship’s on-orbit refueling test.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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However, Powell said that would be a mistake and would hinder the Fed's ability to carry out policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many complications hinder the process, including Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state, expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank, the ongoing Gaza conflict, and an aging and corrupt Palestinian leadership, which the US and other Arab nations say requires reform.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Breaking the 65 mm barrier The new design borrowed ideas from an older and unusual frame known as the bone drone.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump characterized the cities as in crisis and accused leaders of impeding immigration operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Alas, the roster should not impede them from pulling off this feat.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Robinson was also charged with firearm counts and multiple obstruction-of-justice charges.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Arrests were made for unlawful assembly, violent resistance, obstruction of emergency response efforts and assault.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Handicap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicap. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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