Handicap
Handicap noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Taking and handicap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taking" instead a noun "Handicap".
Nearby Words: handicapped, handicapping
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Pepsi admitted the commercial was taking a risk by potentially being seen as poking fun at a handicap, but it went over very well.
Source: Music / Ray Charles - The creators have noted that disadvantages in their system are supposed to be deadly, not a minor handicap, and taking one is supposed to be handing the GM an excuse to ruin you.
Source: That One Disadvantage -
Hiding the Handicap: Kane, even if it means taking medication with worse, but not outwardly visible, side effects.
Source: Series / Boss
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