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Synonyms for handicap

noun

  1. A disadvantage

    hindrance, obstacle, block; see impediment 1.

  2. A physical injury

    disability, impairment, affliction, chronic disorder; see impediment 2, injury 1.

  3. Advantage

    favor, upper hand, additional points; see advantage 1.

See handicap in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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