handicap vs hamper

hamper vs handicap

handicap and hamper both are nouns.

handicap and hamper both are verbs.

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

As verbs, handicap and hamper are synonyms defined as:

handicap and hamper: put at a disadvantage

Other synonyms of handicap include hinder.

handicap (noun)	hamper (noun)
advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning	a basket usually with a cover
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress	a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

handicap (verb)	hamper (verb)
injure permanently	prevent the progress or free movement of
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 handicap and hamper

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