hunched

verbcower, crouch

Synonyms for hunched

verb cower, crouch

Antonyms for hunched

bowed

adjective. bent

Word Origin & History

originally (c.1500) a verb, "to push, thrust," of unknown origin. Meaning "raise or bend into a hump" is 1670s. Perhaps a variant of bunch. The noun is attested from 1620s, originally "a push, thrust." Figurative sense of "hint, tip" (a "push" toward a solution or answer), first recorded 1849, led to that of "premonition, presentiment" (1904).

Example Sentences for hunched

"Don't set so hunched up," she whispered to her in a sharp hiss.

Josiah hunched me, he wanted me to cry there, at that place, but I wouldn't.

"I should be so ashamed," he muttered, with hanging head and hunched shoulders.

The sight of O'Moy's hunched attitude brought him instantly to his feet.

And then she told him, whilst he sat there hunched and shuddering.

The sight of him hunched amid the cushions seemed to appeal to her humor.

Mrs. Royle hunched her shoulders, and turned to Mrs. Ibbetson.

The Throg was not on his feet, ready for trouble, but hunched close to the wall.

He hunched himself nearer her, his face beautiful with faith.

He uncrossed his legs and hunched his body deeper into the back of his seat.

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Synonyms for hunched

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More words related to hunched

bent

bowed