deterrent vs handicap

handicap vs deterrent

deterrent and handicap both are nouns.

deterrent is an adjective but handicap is not an adjective.

deterrent is not a verb while handicap is a verb.

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

As nouns, deterrent and handicap are synonyms defined as:

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

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

deterrent (noun)	handicap (noun)
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
	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

deterrent (adjective)	handicap (adjective)
tending to deter

deterrent (verb)	handicap (verb)
	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 deterrent and handicap

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