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HUNCHED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word hunched. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word hunched. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HUNCHED

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arched
adjectiveadj
adjective

• constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

adjective satellite

• forming or resembling an arch

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.

bowed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

adjective satellite

• showing an excessively deferential manner

• forming or resembling an arch

• have legs that curve outward at the knees

contorted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

crooked
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• irregular in shape or outline

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

curved
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

drooping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• weak from exhaustion

• hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

humpbacked
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

knotted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tied with a knot

• used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots

stooped
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

slouched
verbv
noun

• an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions

• a stooping carriage in standing and walking

verb

• assume a drooping posture or carriage

• walk slovenly

elbow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

• a sharp bend in a road or river

• a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it

• the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint

• the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow

verb

• push one's way with the elbows

• shove one's elbow into another person's ribs

lean
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• lacking excess flesh

• lacking in mineral content or combustible material

noun

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

adjective satellite

• containing little excess

• not profitable or prosperous

verb

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• cause to lean or incline

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

• rely on for support

• cause to lean to the side

nudge
verbv
noun

• a slight push or shake

verb

• to push against gently

• push into action by pestering or annoying gently

slouch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions

• a stooping carriage in standing and walking

verb

• assume a drooping posture or carriage

• walk slovenly

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

intuition
nounn
noun

• instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

• an impression that something might be the case

suspicion
nounn
noun

• an impression that something might be the case

• doubt about someone's honesty

• the state of being suspected

• being of a suspicious nature

hunch forward
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

hunch over
verbv
verb

• round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

Best Hypernyms For HUNCHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hunched, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
belief bending feeling impression notion opinion
Phrases (1)
change posture

Alternatives for ARCHED

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