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deterrent, balk, check, hindrance, hinderance, impediment, baulk, handicap | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | ||
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disability, handicap, impairment, disablement | the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||
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handicap | advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning | ||
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hamper, hinder, handicap | put at a disadvantage | ||
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handicap, disable, invalid, incapacitate | injure permanently | ||
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handicap | attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant |