baulk vs handicap

handicap vs baulk

baulk and handicap both are nouns.

baulk and handicap both are verbs.

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

As nouns, baulk and handicap are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

baulk (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 baulk and handicap

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