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HUNCHBACK Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word hunchback. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word hunchback. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HUNCHBACK

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crookback
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine

adjective satellite

• characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

bent
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

• grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens

• an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges

• a special way of doing something

adjective satellite

• fixed in your purpose

• used of the back and knees; stooped

• of metal e.g.

deformed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

kyphotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

misshapen
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

round-shouldered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

stooped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

humpy
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• A hut or temporary shelter made from bark and tree branches, especially for Aborigines.

humpback
nounn
noun

• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

• a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine

• large whalebone whale with long flippers noted for arching or humping its back as it dives

kyphosis
nounn
noun

• an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

• The property of having an abnormal convex curvature in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine.

stoop
verbv
noun

• an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

• basin for holy water

• small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

verb

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

• descend swiftly, as if on prey

• sag, bend, bend over or down

• carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward

Best Hypernyms For HUNCHBACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hunchback, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
being creature entity human individual organism person thing
Phrases (1)
spinal curvature

Alternatives for CROOKBACK

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