Limp
/lɪmp/
To walk in a way that is difficult because one of your legs or feet is hurt or doesn't work properly, like when you step on something sharp and it hurts.
Examples
- After he tripped on a rock, Jake had to limp back home.
- The puppy hurt his paw and now he has to limp when he walks.
- When Maria twisted her ankle, she had to limp during gym class.
Synonyms
hobble
shuffle
walk slowly
drag
stagger
Antonyms
run
sprint
walk normally
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