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Meaning of self-handicap | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To avoid making an effort, or to introduce deliberate obstacles to one's success, so as to prevent potential failure from hurting one's self-esteem.

intransitive

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

self-handicapped self-handicapping self-handicaps self-harm self-harmed self-harming