What is another word for limper?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪmpə] (IPA)

The word 'limper' refers to a person or thing that limps or moves with difficulty due to an injury or deformity. Synonyms for 'limper' include 'lame', 'hobble', 'hitch', 'stumble', 'shamble', 'shuffle' and 'waddle'. These words convey different nuances of movement that can be used to describe someone who has a limp or is struggling to move due to an injury. For example, 'hobble' suggests a slow and painful walk, while 'stumble' implies tripping or unsteadiness. When writing about someone who is limping or moving with difficulty, it's important to choose the right synonym to accurately describe their movement.

What are the hypernyms for Limper?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Limper

The man looked limp and dirty, and the horse limper and dirtier.
"Jess"
H. Rider Haggard
Rosalie gave me a limper hand than usual, and took an early opportunity of leaving me tete-a-tete with her mother, who conversed frigidly about the warm weather.
"The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne"
William J. Locke
limper 'n wet rawhide!
"The Ridin' Kid from Powder River"
Henry Herbert Knibbs

Related words: limping, limp, hobble, walk with a limp

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