Handicapped
Handicapped adjective - Incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.
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Synonyms for Handicapped
Sick and handicapped are semantically related. in bedridden topic. In some cases you can use "Sick" instead an adjective "Handicapped".
Nearby Words: handicap, handicapping
Sick
Sick adjective - Temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body.
Handicapped and sick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handicapped" instead an adjective "Sick".
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Both words in one sentence
- Incidently, the sick and handicapped people of the village are miraculously healed.
Source: Film / Rigoletto -
Reed Richards Is Useless: Possibly averted, as Reed wanted to use his research to benefit the handicapped and the sick, but it wouldn't work as stated.
Source: Film / Fantastic Four (2005) - Handicapped Badass: A thief tries to steal from a sick samurai suffering a hard fever.
Source: Literature / The Hagakure
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