Handicap

Noun

 * 1) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
 * 2)  The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4)  An old game at cards. - Pepys

Verb

 * 1)  To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
 * 2)  To place at disadvantage.
 * 3) To estimate betting odds.

Adverbs for Handicap
hopelessly; heavily; physically; psychically; spiritually; economically; maritally.

Adjectives for Handicap
concealing; leafy; creaking.

Verbs for Handicap
bear in—; cradle in—; ensconce in—; hang in— hide in—; loll in—; nest in—; relax in— rest in—; shroud in—; sling—across; slip into—; suspend—; turn into—; —holds; —swings; —upsets.

Synonyms for Handicap
encumbrance, obstruction, drag, limitation, defect, hindrance, burden, penalty, impediment, odds, allowance.

Antonyms for Handicap
advantage, asset, help, benefit.

Thesaurus
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