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crutch Synonyms

Another word for crutch

Choosing another word for crutch depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Anything that a person relies on excessively for emotional or psychological support.

Usage Example

"She realized that her constant joking was merely a prop to avoid dealing with her underlying anxiety."

Strongest
prop
Strong
support
security blanket
anchor
mainstay
Weak
stay

• verb (Context 2)

To walk or move with the assistance of crutches.

Usage Example

"He slowly crutched his way down the long hospital hallway."

Strong
hobble
limp

• verb (Context 3)

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
prop up
Strong
buttress
bolster
shore up
support
sustain
underpin
brace
uphold

Opposites of crutch

The opposite of crutch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undermine
weaken
subvert
abandon
See all opposites of crutch

• Nearby Words

crustiness
crustlike
crusty
crutch
crux
cry
crybaby

Cite this Entry

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