hindrance vs handicap

handicap vs hindrance

hindrance and handicap both are nouns.

hindrance is not a verb while handicap is a verb.

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

As nouns, hindrance and handicap are synonyms defined as:

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

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

hindrance (noun)	handicap (noun)
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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

hindrance (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 hindrance and handicap

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