handicaps

Noun

• 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
• plural of handicap

Verb

• injure permanently
• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
• put at a disadvantage
• third-person singular simple present indicative of handicap

Synonyms

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