handicaps
han-di-caps
verb
To disadvantage or hinder someone or something, making progress or success harder.
"His lack of experience handicaps his career prospects."
noun
Conditions or disadvantages, often physical, making success or progress difficult.
"Many people overcome their physical handicaps daily."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hindrance, balk, baulk, deterrent, check, hinderance, impediment, disablement, impairment, disability, hamper, hinder