handicap (Meaning)
handicap (n)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
handicap (v)
injure permanently
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
put at a disadvantage
handicap (n.)
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like.
A race, for horses or men, or any contest of agility, strength, or skill, in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
An old game at cards.
handicap (v. t.)
To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped.
Synonyms & Antonyms of handicap
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- margin
- privilege
- mastery
- transcendence
- vantage
- opportunity
- jump
- superiority
- margin
- head start
- head start
- supremacy
- lead
- start
- prerogative
- command
- assistance
- control
- predominance
- upper hand
- vantage
- jump
- drop
- ascendancy
- drop
- ascendancy
- mastery
- transcendence
- command
- lead
- superiority
- prerogative
- control
- upper hand
- assistance
- start
- opportunity
- predominance
- supremacy
- privilege
handicap Sentence Examples
- The city's new handicap ramps allow wheelchair users to navigate more easily.
- The employee was given a handicap parking space due to their mobility impairment.
- The organization provides support services to individuals with various handicaps.
- Despite her handicap, the athlete competed in the marathon with remarkable determination.
- The building was designed with handicap-accessible entrances and elevators.
- The school offers accommodations for students with learning handicaps.
- The handicap elevator malfunctioned, leaving wheelchair users stranded.
- The bus driver refused to let a passenger with a handicap board.
- The handicap bathroom features wider stalls and grab bars.
- The company promotes an inclusive workplace that eliminates handicaps for employees of all abilities.
FAQs About the word handicap
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness, advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning, somet
disadvantage, disability, drawback, obstacle,shortcoming, minus, downside, negative, debit, liability
advantage, asset, asset, plus, plus, edge, edge, advantage,margin, privilege
The city's new handicap ramps allow wheelchair users to navigate more easily.
The employee was given a handicap parking space due to their mobility impairment.
The organization provides support services to individuals with various handicaps.
Despite her handicap, the athlete competed in the marathon with remarkable determination.
