hamper vs handicap

handicap vs hamper

hamper and handicap both are nouns.

hamper and handicap both are verbs.

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

As verbs, hamper and handicap are synonyms defined as:

hamper and handicap: put at a disadvantage

Other synonyms of hamper include hinder.

hamper (noun)	handicap (noun)
a basket usually with a cover	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)	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

hamper (verb)	handicap (verb)
prevent the progress or free movement of	injure permanently
put at a disadvantage	put at a disadvantage
	attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

Difference between hamper and handicap

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