handicap - Meaning in Marathi

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handicap - Meaning in Marathi

handicap Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of handicap in English

handicap noun

1. advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
2. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

   Synonyms

   balk, baulk, check, deterrent, hinderance, hindrance, impediment

3. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

   Synonyms

   disability, disablement, impairment

   Examples

   • "hearing impairment"
   • "reading disability"

handicap verb

1. injure permanently

   Synonyms

   disable, incapacitate, invalid

   Example

   • "He was disabled in a car accident"
2. put at a disadvantage

   Synonyms

   hamper, hinder

   Example

   • "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
3. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

Synonyms of handicap

• balk, baulk, check, deterrent, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
• disability, disablement, impairment
• disable, incapacitate, invalid
• hamper, hinder

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