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handicapped

UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/

Translations

handicappednoun
handicapped
pl
Plural-only collective noun meaning ‘people with disabilities’; dated and often considered offensive.
Synonyms
disabled person
person with a disability
individual with a disability
person with an impairment
the disabled
physically disabled person
person with special needs
handicappedadjective
more handicapped
Comp.
most handicapped
Super.
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
The building has an entrance with a handicapped ramp.
В здании есть вход с инвалидным пандусом.
He has a handicapped parking permit.
У него есть разрешение на парковку для ограниченных.
Synonyms
disabled
impaired
challenged
incapacitated
handicapped
limited
weakened
Antonyms
able-bodied
unimpaired
handicappedpast participle
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/
Used of something that has been given a handicap (sports, games, etc.)
Synonyms
disabled
physically disabled
impaired
physically impaired
mobility-impaired
mentally disabled
developmentally disabled
special-needs
physically challenged
challenged
differently-abled
handicapverb

handicapped

Past Simple

handicapped
Past Simple
handicapped
Past Participle
handicapping
Gerund
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
The heavy rain will handicap the runners in the marathon.
Сильный дождь будет затруднять бегунов в марафоне.
Additional translations
ограничивать
ставить в невыгодное положение
Synonyms
impair
hinder
obstruct
diminish
restrict

Definitions

handicappednoun
(dated, offensive, plural-only) People who have physical or mental disabilities.
The new regulations aim to improve access for the handicapped.
handicappedadjective
(dated, often offensive) Having a physical or mental disability that limits one's movements, senses, or activities.
Accessible parking spaces are reserved for handicapped drivers.
Disadvantaged or having a disadvantage in a particular situation.
The team was handicapped by the absence of their star player during the final match.
handicappedpast participle
Given a handicap or disadvantage in order to equalise chances or to offset an advantage.
The horses were handicapped with extra weight so that the race would be fair.
handicapverb
To place at a disadvantage or to impede progress.
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
To assign a disadvantage or advantage to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
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