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disfavor vs handicap

handicap vs disfavor

disfavor and handicap both are nouns.

disfavor and handicap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disfavor Yes No Yes No
handicap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, handicap is a hyponym of disfavor; that is, handicap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disfavor:
  • disfavor: put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
  • handicap: put at a disadvantage
Other hyponyms of disfavor include hamper, hinder, prejudice.
disfavor (noun) handicap (noun)
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
the state of being out of favor 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
disfavor (verb) handicap (verb)
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 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 disfavor and handicap

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