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Noun A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult obstacle block impediment barrier encumbrance hindrance disadvantage drawback restriction bar limitation shortcoming obstruction stumbling block difficulty trammel albatross baulkUK balkUS chain chequeUK checkUS clog constraint cramp crimp curb deterrent drag embarrassment fetter hazard holdback hurdle inhibition interference let manacle shackles stop straitjacket millstone baggage burden detriment hangup injury load ball and chain psychological baggage “Although there are many higher levels on which rebirth can be achieved, they are potentially a handicap to spiritual progress.” Noun A condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially disability affliction defect deficiency disadvantage impairment mental abnormality physical abnormality “He was born with a significant visual handicap.” Noun A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success debit disadvantage disbenefit downside drawback incommodity liability minus negative strike “… her natural shyness was not a handicap when she played chess.” Noun The advantage or disadvantage given penalty advantage bulge edge favourUK favorUS odds points start vantage upper hand head start “I see your handicap is down from 16 to 12.” Verb Act as an impediment to hinder hamper impede hamstring limit encumber restrict obstruct disadvantage hobble hold back impair stymie trammel block bridle burden check clog constrain cramp curb curtail embarrass fetter handcuff hog-tie inhibit manacle retard shackle short-circuit bork cripple hold up interfere with sideline tie up put at a disadvantage give disadvantage take out place at a disadvantage put out of commission “And, more importantly, it may be a decision that could handicap the sponsor's future development efforts.” Find more words! 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