handicap

handicap
noun
1 physical/mental disability
ADJECTIVE
serious, severe
mild
mental, physical, visual

She can't drive because of her visual handicap.

VERB + HANDICAP
be born with, have, suffer, suffer from

Over a million people in this country suffer from mental handicap.

cause
cope with, overcome

She has managed to overcome her physical handicaps.

PREPOSITION
despite a/the handicap

Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.

2 disadvantage
ADJECTIVE
big, considerable (esp. BrE), great, major, real, serious, severe

Lack of books was a major handicap.

VERB + HANDICAP
have, suffer

If you don't speak the language, you'll have a real handicap.

prove

His lack of height can prove a handicap against tall players.

PREPOSITION
despite a/the handicap
handicap to

This could be a serious handicap to her education.


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