Bedridden and Helpless

Bedridden

Bedridden adjective - Confined to bed (by illness).
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Helpless and bedridden are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Helpless" instead an adjective "Bedridden".

Helpless

Helpless adjective - Lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack.

Bedridden and helpless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bedridden" instead an adjective "Helpless".

Nearby Words: help, helpful, helplessness, helplessly

Both words in one sentence

  • Unfortunately for the killer, the brother of one of his victims, assisting the investigation, overhears this, grabs a shotgun, and blows the guy's head off as he lies bedridden and helpless.
  • Bedridden, helpless, and bitter, he is extremely mean to her, but she tirelessly does everything for him, including helping him go to the bathroom (with a bedpan, that is).
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