balk vs handicap

handicap vs balk

balk and handicap both are nouns.

balk and handicap both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
balk	Yes	No	Yes	No
handicap	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, balk and handicap are synonyms defined as:

balk and handicap: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Other synonyms of balk include baulk, check, deterrent, hinderance, hindrance, impediment.

balk (noun)	handicap (noun)
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

balk (verb)	handicap (verb)
refuse to comply	injure permanently
	put at a disadvantage
	attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

Difference between balk and handicap

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