Synonyms of kink

kink 1 of 2

noun

ˈkiŋk 

1

as in cramp

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle

got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cramp
• stitch
• spasm
• contraction
• crick
• jerk
• charley horse
• twitch
• pang
• twinge

2

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• twist
• characteristic
• trait
• quirk
• eccentricity
• singularity
• mannerism
• habit
• idiosyncrasy
• peculiarity
• curiosity
• tic
• individualism
• oddity
• quip
• tendency
• crotchet
• erraticism
• practice
• attribute
• quiddity
• affectation
• pattern
• attitude
• character
• personality
• property
• addiction
• custom
• perversion
• weirdness
• way
• abnormality
• airs
• bent
• inclination
• predilection
• predisposition
• proclivity
• identity
• humor
• penchant
• propensity
• neuroticism
• wont
• mark
• nature
• temperament
• turn
• disposition
• partiality
• genius
• individuality
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

3

as in whim

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action

whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whim
• notion
• vagary
• whimsy
• freak
• caprice
• humor
• fantasy
• maggot
• crank
• bee
• vagrancy
• fancy
• impression
• megrim
• thought
• freakishness
• image
• bee in one's bonnet
• capriciousness
• concept
• fancifulness
• whimsicality
• picture
• conception
• impetuosity
• conceit
• inspiration
• brainstorm
• mind's eye

kink

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verb

as in to loop

Related Words

• loop
• twist
• warp
• curl
• twine
• swirl
• spiral
• coil
• entwine
• deflect
• veer
• turn
• arc
• curve
• divert
• reflect
• inflect
• enroll
• dent
• wave
• wind
• slope
• incurve
• round
• dimple
• incurvate
• weave
• meander
• bend
• bow
• arch
• crook
• hook
• swerve
• incline
• decline

Dissimilar Words

• straighten
• unbend
• uncurl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kink

Noun

Because fiber carries signals as pulses of light, a sharp bend or kink can disrupt the signal. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026

Returning and reflying both Starship stages is a key component in SpaceX's design for the giant rocket, which will be the largest, most powerful launch vehicle in history once the company works out all its kinks. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

But Pillion’s relationship isn’t meant to be a model for how to do kink well. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026

Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026