Handicap and Taking

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

Taking

Taking noun - The act of someone who picks up or takes something.

Handicap and taking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handicap" instead a noun "Taking".

Nearby Words: take, taken, taker, takingly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Ray Charles Pepsi admitted the commercial was taking a risk by potentially being seen as poking fun at a handicap, but it went over very well.
  • 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.
  • Series / Boss 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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