handicap vs hinder

hinder vs handicap

handicap is a noun but hinder is not a noun.

handicap is not an adjective while hinder is an adjective.

handicap and hinder both are verbs.

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

As verbs, handicap and hinder are synonyms defined as:

handicap and hinder: put at a disadvantage

Other synonyms of handicap include hamper.

handicap (noun)	hinder (noun)
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

handicap (adjective)	hinder (adjective)
	located at or near the back of an animal

handicap (verb)	hinder (verb)
injure permanently	put at a disadvantage
put at a disadvantage	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant	be a hindrance or obstacle to

Difference between handicap and hinder

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