Synonyms of lame

Noun


1. square, lame, simpleton, simple

usage: someone who doesn't understand what is going on

2. lame, fabric, cloth, material, textile

usage: a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress"

Verb


1. cripple, lame, maim

usage: deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; "The accident has crippled her for life"

Adjective


1. feeble, lame, weak (vs. strong)

usage: pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness; "a feeble excuse"; "a lame argument"

2. crippled, halt, halting, lame, gimpy, game, unfit (vs. fit)

usage: disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"

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Definition and meaning of lame (Dictionary)