Handicap and Holdback

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Handicap noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: her uncomfortable shoes became a handicap on the walking tour of the city, as she often had to sit and rest her sore feet

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Holdback and handicap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Handicap".

Nearby Words: handicapped, handicapping

Holdback noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position

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Handicap and holdback are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handicap" instead a noun "Holdback".

Nearby Words: hold, holding

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