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Synonyms for limp

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for limp

to walk in a lame way

to proceed or perform in an unsteady, faltering manner

lacking in stiffness or firmness

lacking energy and vitality or showing such a lack

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Synonyms for limp

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

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walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

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proceed slowly or with difficulty

not firm

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lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

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"That is not going to happen overnight," Limp said.
Jordan is a 10-year-old male, well nourished, being evaluated for a right leg limp. He is awake, alert, and animated throughout the examination.
During the examination, try to determine the type of limp. Common forms include antalgic (painful), Trendelenburg (associated with weakness), and limps associated with a short limb, spasticity and/or stiffness, or poor balance.
"We understand and support their decision," Limp told ComputerWire.
Other conditions that cause a child to limp include the following:
A frail girl with a limp, she set out to be a tomboy, an intellectual, a heartbreaker, and a communist.
CLAIRE: You limp, you lisp and your ear is all clumpy.
Although in sonnet form, her verses limp along "dans la glu de l'etre" or stutter in monosyllabic echoes (e.g., "ses bords de gue en gue au gre des arbres)," or "Le tu qui me tint peau a peau" that leave far behind memories of the sonnet's elegant original singing.
But what gave me the most encouragement about our chapter's future and our goals was the fact that the national organization has been experiencing the same painful limp. I am sure it is not the most popular topic of conversation at the national office.
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is limp, about 7 minutes.
At a company event, Amazon devices head David Limp unveiled some of the more advanced features coming to Alexa, CNet reports.