handicap
nounUK /ˈhændɪkæp/
US /ˈhændɪkæp/
Something that makes it harder for a person to do something.
His shyness was a handicap when he tried to make new friends.
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2. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements or activities.
The ramp helps people with a handicap enter the building.
3. An advantage given to a weaker player in a game so the contest is fair.
The young chess player received a handicap of two pieces.
4. A race or contest in which stronger competitors are given extra weight or distance to make it fair.
The horse won the handicap despite carrying extra weight.