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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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* Use radiographs to identify bone changes from disease (as well as fracture) when evaluating a limp. (C)
* Assess for fever, elevated sedimentation rate, elevated C-reactive protein, and leukocytosis when radiographs are unrevealing or when a patient has systemic symptoms associated with limp. These factors are predictors of septic arthritis.
Limps generally can be divided into three age categories to help narrow the list of possible etiologies.
Then he could not start his motorcycle and limped off pushing it, kicking the pavement as he went.
RANGERS boss Walter Smith admitted he's worried about Jean-Claude Darcheville's fitness after the injury-prone French striker limped out of yesterday's 2-0 win over Kilmarnock.
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.
Some of the less usual types of conditions that may affect the spine and lead to limp are osteomyelitis, tumors, spondylolysis, and even leukemia (from loss of marrow).
A more interesting betting heat would be on what injury he limps off with - gout is 1-2 favourite.
Appears after 58 minutes but limps off 23 minutes later.
You should always consult your doctor if your child limps. An unexplained limp can be a symptom of a rare form of blood cancer, leukaemia.
Ospreys fly-half Hook limped off in the 18th minute, nursing tendon trouble.