Synonyms of hobble
8 similar words
Another word for hobble is hirple. Other synonyms of hobble are shackle, enshackle, nobble, hamper and hinder.
Synonyms and similar words for hobble
verbTo fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.
verbTo walk lame, or unevenly.
- hirpleTo walk with a limp, to drag a limb, to walk lamely; to move with a gait somewhere between walking and crawling.
verbTo disable; to impede.
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Meaning of hobble
- noun One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
- noun An unsteady, off-balance step.
- noun A difficult situation; a scrape.
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Questions about synonyms of hobble
- What is another word for hobble?
- Hobble has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hirple, shackle, enshackle, nobble, hamper, hinder, embarrass and tether.
- What does hobble mean?
- Hobble means one of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
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