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HANDICAPPED Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word handicapped. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word handicapped. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For HANDICAPPED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for handicapped, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
advantage bias difficultness difficulty disadvantage disfavor disfavour injure softness unfitness vantage wound

Alternatives for DEBILITATED

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