Top synonyms for “lame”: cripple, crippled, feeble, game, gimpy, halt, halting, square, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a fabric interwoven with threads of metal“she wore a gold lame dress”
- (noun)someone who doesn't understand what is going on
- (verb)deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg“The accident has crippled her for life”
- (adjective)disabled in the feet or legs“a crippled soldier”
- (adjective)pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness“a feeble excuse”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "lame"?
Common synonyms for "lame" include cripple, crippled, feeble, game, gimpy, halt. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "lame" mean?
a fabric interwoven with threads of metal Example: "she wore a gold lame dress"
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