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KINK Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word kink. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word kink. (close relations)
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eccentricity
nounn
noun

• strange and unconventional behavior

• (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis

• a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path

fascination
nounn
noun

• the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

• a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

• the capacity to attract intense interest

fetish
nounn
noun

• a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body

• a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers

• excessive or irrational devotion to some activity

fixation
nounn
noun

• an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely

• an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

• the activity of fastening something firmly in position

• (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

foible
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

• a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.

idiosyncrasy
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

incline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elevated geological formation

• an inclined surface connecting two levels

verb

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

• bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well

• lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

• be at an angle

• feel favorably disposed or willing

• make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief

peculiarity
nounn
noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

proclivity
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

propensity
nounn
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• a disposition to behave in a certain way

quirk
nounn
noun

• a strange attitude or habit

• a narrow groove beside a beading

verb

• twist or curve abruptly

crape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• small very thin pancake

• a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface

verb

• cover or drape with crape

• curl tightly

crick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004)

• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)

verb

• twist (a body part) into a strained position

crimp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers

• a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled

verb

• make ridges into by pinching together

• curl tightly

curl
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• American chemist who with Richard Smalley and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1933)

• a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

• lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl

verb

• form a curl, curve, or kink

• shape one's body into a curl

• wind around something in coils or loops

• twist or roll into coils or ringlets

• play the Scottish game of curling

curve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

• a line on a graph representing data

• a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter

• the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface

• curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

verb

• turn sharply; change direction abruptly

• extend in curves and turns

• form an arch or curve

• bend or cause to bend

• form a curl, curve, or kink

frizz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the condition of being formed into small tight curls

verb

• curl tightly

frizzle
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• fry something until it curls and becomes crisp

• curl tightly

rick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)

• a stack of hay

verb

• pile in ricks

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

Best Hypernyms For KINK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for kink, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
bend cramp crease crimp curl difficultness difficulty flexure fold idea individual mortal person plication somebody someone soul spasm thought wave
Phrases (2)
change surfacemuscle spasm

Alternatives for ECCENTRICITY

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