LIMPS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word limps. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LIMPS
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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 |