Words similar to crutches

Example sentences for: crutches

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Mainly negative takes on book reviewer Kirn's coming-of-age novel about a troubled 14-year-old boy who tries to replace his thumb-sucking habit with various other crutches, including smoking, drinking, and Ritalin.
Doctors say Clinton could be on crutches for up to eight weeks.