hobble

verb
UK: /ˈhɒbl/
US: /ˈhɑːbl/

  1. To walk with difficulty because of injury or weakness.

    1. He had a bad leg, so he would hobble.
    2. After the fall, she had to hobble back to the cabin with a twisted ankle.

  2. To cause difficulties for someone or something; impede progress.

    1. New rules may hobble the economy.
    2. The company was hobbled by a lack of investment and poor management decisions.

Synonyms

limp stumble falter hinder impede restrict
hobble noun

  1. An awkward way of walking, often because of pain or injury.

    1. He walked with a hobble.
    2. The old man's hobble was due to arthritis in his knees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hobble" in English means: To walk with difficulty because of injury or weakness., To cause difficulties for someone or something; impede progress..

The phonetic transcription of "hobble" is /ˈhɒbl/ in British English and /ˈhɑːbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hobble": limp, stumble, falter, hinder, impede, restrict.

Example usage of "hobble": "He had a bad leg, so he would hobble.". More examples on the page.