Synonyms for limp

Synonyms for (noun) limp

Synonyms: hobble, hitch, limp

Definition: the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

Similar words: gait

Definition: a person's manner of walking


Synonyms for (verb) limp

Synonyms: hobble, gimp, hitch, limp

Definition: walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

Usage: The old woman hobbles down to the store every day

Similar words: walk

Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet


Synonyms: limp

Definition: proceed slowly or with difficulty

Usage: the boat limped into the harbor

Similar words: continue, proceed, go forward

Definition: move ahead; travel onward in time or space

Usage: We proceeded towards Washington; She continued in the direction of the hills; We are moving ahead in time now


Synonyms for (adj) limp

Synonyms: limp, wilted

Definition: not firm

Usage: wilted lettuce

Similar words: stale

Definition: lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

Usage: stale bread; the beer was stale


Synonyms: limp

Definition: lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

Usage: gave a limp handshake; a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know G.K.Chesterton; a slack grip

Similar words: lax

Definition: lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

Usage: a lax rope; a limp handshake


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