Synonyms of limp

Noun


1. hitch, hobble, limp, gait

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

Verb


1. limp, gimp, hobble, hitch, walk

usage: walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

2. limp, proceed, go forward, continue

usage: proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor"

Adjective


1. limp, wilted, stale (vs. fresh)

usage: not firm; "wilted lettuce"

2. limp, lax (vs. tense)

usage: lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G.K.Chesterton; "a slack grip"

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Definition and meaning of limp (Dictionary)