handicap

n 1: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of

physical or mental unfitness [syn: {disability}, {disablement},

{impairment}]

2: advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of

winning

3: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action

or progress [syn: {hindrance}, {deterrent}, {impediment}]

v 1: injure permanently [syn: {disable}, {invalid}, {incapacitate}]

2: put at a disadvantage [syn: {hinder}, {hamper}, {disadvantage}]