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crutch Antonyms

Opposite of crutch

Pinning down the opposite of crutch requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To support or prop up on or as if on crutches.

Usage Example

"The failing company was crutched by a massive influx of government subsidies."

Strongest
undermine
Strong
weaken
subvert
abandon

Similar words to crutch

Words similar to crutch shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prop up
prop
buttress
shore up
bolster
support
security blanket
sustain
See all synonyms of crutch

• Nearby Words

crustless
crustlike
crusty
crutch
crux
cry
crybaby

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crutch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crutch
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