crutch Synonyms
Another word for crutch
• noun (Context 1)
A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit to assist a person with an injured foot or leg in walking.
"After fracturing his ankle on the ice, he had to use crutches for six weeks."
• noun (Context 2)
Anything that a person relies on excessively for emotional or psychological support.
"She realized that her constant joking was merely a prop to avoid dealing with her underlying anxiety."
• verb (Context 3)
To walk or move with the assistance of crutches.
"He slowly crutched his way down the long hospital hallway."
• verb (Context 4)
To support or prop up on or as if on crutches.
"The failing company was crutched by a massive influx of government subsidies."
Opposites of crutch
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of crutch varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: