handicap
definitions
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noun
a physical or mental disability that limits a person's ability to perform certain tasks; a disadvantage or obstaclede: Behinderung; Nachteil
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verb
to place a disadvantage on someone or something; to give a handicap in a gamede: benachteiligen; Handicap geben
examples
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The athlete overcame his handicap.
Der Athlet überwand seine Behinderung.
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The referee handicapped the faster horse.
Der Richter benachteiligte das schnellere Pferd.