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DISABILITIES Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word disabilities. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word disabilities. (close relations)
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abnormalities
nounn
noun

• an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

• retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

• marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

challenges
nounn
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

debilities
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

deficiencies
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

handicaps
nounn
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

verb

• injure permanently

• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

• put at a disadvantage

impairments
nounn
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

incapacities
nounn
noun

• lack of intellectual power

• lack of physical or natural qualifications

infirmities
nounn
noun

• the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

limitations
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• the quality of being limited or restricted

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

shortcomings
nounn
noun

• a failing or deficiency

weaknesses
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

disablement
nounn
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

disqualification
nounn
noun

• unfitness that bars you from participation

• the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified

handicap
nounn
noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

verb

• injure permanently

• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

• put at a disadvantage

impairment
nounn
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

impotence
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

• an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate

inability
nounn
noun

• lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

• lacking the power to perform

incapacity
nounn
noun

• lack of intellectual power

• lack of physical or natural qualifications

incompetence
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

• inability of a part or organ to function properly

incompetency
nounn
noun

• lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

Best Hypernyms For DISABILITIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disabilities, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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conditions softness unfitness afflictions challenges deficiencies difficulties disorders handicaps impairments incapacities limitations

Alternatives for ABNORMALITIES

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