6/27/16

'Walk' synonyms

My critique partners have said to me many times that I use the word 'walk' way too much, which I totally agree with. And that's why I decided to create this list. I hope you find this helpful :)

Happy writing!!


  1. Limp: walk unsteadily because of injury, especially favoring one leg; see also falter
  2. Pound: see lumber
  3. Lumber: walk slowly and heavily
  4. Roam: see ramble
  5. Ramble: walk or travel aimlessly (also, talk or write aimlessly, or grow wildly)
  6. Sashay: see parade
  7. Saunter: to walk about easily
  8. Scuff: to walk without lifting one’s feet
  9. Shamble: see scuff
  10. Shuffle: see scuff (also, mix, move around, or rearrange)
  11. Prance: walk joyfully, as if dancing or skipping
  12. Stagger: walk unsteadily (also, confuse or hesitate, or shake)
  13. Lurch: walk slowly but with sudden movements, or furtively
  14. March: walk rhythmically alone or in a group according to a specified procedure
  15. Mince: walk delicately
  16. Mosey: walk easily and/or aimlessly
  17. Pace: walk precisely to mark off a distance, or walk intently or nervously, especially back and forth
  18. Amble: walk easily and/or aimlessly
  19. Bounce: walk energetically
  20. Clump: walk heavily and/or clumsily
  21. Falter: walk unsteadily
  22. Traverse: walk across or over a distance
  23. Footslog: walk through mud
  24. Gimp: walk unsteadily because of injury, especially favoring one leg
  25. Trample: walk so as to crush something underfoot
  26. Plod: walk slowly and heavily, as if reluctant or weary
  27. Hobble: walk unsteadily or with difficulty; see also limp
  28. Trot: walk briskly or lightly, see nip
  29. Nip: walk briskly or lightly, eg. brief walk to a certain destination, as if on an errand
  30. Swagger: walk with aggressive self-confidence
  31. Tiptoe: walk carefully on the toes or on the balls of the foot, as if in stealth
  32. Troop: walk in unison, or collectively

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