HUNCHBACK Synonyms
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 |