'handicap' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'handicap' with 6 example sentences.
- handicap noun
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: 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 verb
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: injure permanently
: attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
: put at a disadvantage
Her fear of flying is a serious handicap in her career.
The church is handicap accessible.
Poor eyesight is a handicap to a sportsman.
You play golf? What's your handicap?
She is handicapped by poor hearing.
The blind young man has overcome his handicap.