Definitions from Wiktionary (self-handicap)
▸ verb: (intransitive, psychology) 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.
▸ noun: (psychology) The act of one who self-handicaps, or an obstacle thus introduced.
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▸ verb: (intransitive, psychology) 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.
▸ noun: (psychology) The act of one who self-handicaps, or an obstacle thus introduced.
Similar:
handicap,
self-deprecate,
help oneself,
unself,
self-deal,
self-censor,
step back,
self-kill,
help,
deny oneself,
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