impairment vs handicap

handicap vs impairment

impairment and handicap both are nouns.

impairment is not a verb while handicap is a verb.

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

As nouns, impairment and handicap are synonyms defined as:

impairment and handicap: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

Other synonyms of impairment include disability, disablement.

impairment (noun)	handicap (noun)
damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality	advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the occurrence of a change for the worse	the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
a symptom of reduced quality or strength

impairment (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 impairment and handicap

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