Handicap and Hinderance

Handicap

Handicap noun - Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Hinderance is a synonym for handicap in impediment topic. In some cases you can use "Hinderance" instead a noun "Handicap", when it comes to topics like hindrance, obstacle.

Nearby Words: handicapped, handicapping

Hinderance

Hinderance noun - Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
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Synonyms for Hinderance

Handicap is a synonym for hinderance in impediment topic. You can use "Handicap" instead a noun "Hinderance", if it concerns topics such as hindrance, obstacle.
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