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LIMPS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word limps. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word limps. (close relations)
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shambles
nounn
noun

• a condition of great disorder

• a building where animals are butchered

staggers
verbv
noun

• a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling

hobbles
verbv
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• hamper the action or progress of

• strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison

lurches
verbv
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the act of moving forward suddenly

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move abruptly

• move slowly and unsteadily

• loiter about, with no apparent aim

• defeat by a lurch

shuffles
verbv
noun

• the act of mixing cards haphazardly

• walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

verb

• walk by dragging one's feet

• move about, move back and forth

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

totters
verbv
verb

• move without being stable, as if threatening to fall

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

• move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

hitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a period of time spent in military service

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an unforeseen obstacle

• a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

• a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• to hook or entangle

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• connect to a vehicle:

hobble
verbv
noun

• a shackle for the ankles or feet

• the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

verb

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• hamper the action or progress of

• strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison

gimp
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

verb

• walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

wilted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

• without energy or will

Best Hypernyms For LIMPS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for limps, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
continue gait proceed walk
Phrases (2)
go forwardmove ahead

Alternatives for SHAMBLES

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