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disability |
that which causes incapacity; handicap. [1/3 definitions] |
disadvantage |
that which causes an inferior or unfavorable condition; handicap. [1/3 definitions] |
handicapped |
having been assigned a handicap in a race or contest. [1/3 definitions] |
impost |
the carrying weight assigned as a handicap to a horse in a race. [1/2 definitions] |
ineducable |
incapable of being educated or trained, usu. because of some mental handicap. |
odds |
a point allowance given to the weaker side in a competition so as to provide each side with an equal chance of winning; handicap. [1/4 definitions] |
penalize |
to impose a disadvantage or handicap on. [1/3 definitions] |
penalty |
in sports, a punishment or handicap imposed on a player or team that violates a rule. [1/4 definitions] |
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