HANDICAPPED Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word handicapped. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HANDICAPPED
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debilitated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking energy or vitality | ||||||||
disabled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped adjective satellite • the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body | ||||||||
disadvantaged | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences | ||||||||
impaired | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • diminished in strength, quality, or utility adjective satellite • mentally or physically unfit | ||||||||
incapacitated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking in or deprived of strength or power | ||||||||
infirm | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality • lacking firmness of will or character or purpose | ||||||||
limited | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • small in range or scope noun • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops adjective satellite • subject to limits or subjected to limits • including only a part • mediocre • not excessive • having a specific function or scope • not unlimited | ||||||||
restricted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • subject to restriction or subjected to restriction adjective satellite • restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man') • the lowest level of official classification for documents | ||||||||
weakened | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • impaired by diminution • made weak or weaker • reduced in strength • mixed with water • damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value | ||||||||
challenged | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
balk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof • an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
baulk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the area on a billiard table behind the balkline • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof verb • refuse to comply | ||||||||
check | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a written order directing a bank to pay money • an appraisal of the state of affairs • the bill in a restaurant • the state of inactivity following an interruption • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct • the act of inspecting or verifying • a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something • a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess • obstructing an opponent in ice hockey • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king verb • examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition • make an examination or investigation • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution • put a check mark on or near or next to • slow the growth or development of • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • consign for shipment on a vehicle • hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping • abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey • stop in a chase especially when scent is lost • mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on • decline to initiate betting • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • place into check • write out a check on a bank account • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • verify by consulting a source or authority • arrest the motion (of something) abruptly • make cracks or chinks in • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only | ||||||||
deterrent | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter | ||||||||
disability | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||||||||
disable | verbv | |||||||
verb • make unable to perform a certain action • injure permanently | ||||||||
disablement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||||||||
hamper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
hinder | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
hinderance | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | ||||||||