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Another word for limp

a-z
Verb

  1. To walk in a lame way

    See also:

    move

  2. To proceed or perform in an unsteady, faltering manner

    See also:

    thrive

Adjective

  1. Lacking in stiffness or firmness

    See also:

    flexible

  2. Lacking energy and vitality or showing such a lack

    See also:

    tired

    action

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Another word for limp

Modifier

  1. Without stiffness

    See also:

    flexible

    Antonyms:

  2. Weak

    See also:

    weak

Noun
Verb
  1. See also:

    stumble

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Sentence Examples

  • She held his limp hand and fought back panic.

  • Charles was limp in his grip.

  • He'll limp around for a week or so and then he'll be fine.

  • He went limp, and she struggled to hold him up.

  • He carefully hefted her limp body and held her against him like a child.

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