handicap
nounADJ.
serious, severe | mild | mental, physical, visual
She can't drive because of her visual handicap.VERB + HANDICAP
be born with, have, suffer (from)
Over a million people in Great Britain suffer from mental handicap.| cause | cope with, overcome
She has managed to overcome her physical handicaps.PREP.
despite a/the ~
Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.ADJ.
big, considerable, great, major, real, serious, severe, terrible
Lack of transport was a major handicap.VERB + HANDICAP
have, suffer
If you don't speak the language, you've got a real handicap.| prove
His lack of height can prove a handicap against tall players.PREP.
despite a/the ~ | ~ to
This could be a serious handicap to her education.