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noun

as in deformation
the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition warned him that the constant squinching of his face would someday leave him with a permanently deformed look

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verb

present participle of squinch
1
as in crouching
to lie low with the limbs close to the body squinched down to fit under the table

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2
as in distorting
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition squinched up her eyes in disgust

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3
as in flinching
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust didn't squinch a bit when the intruder pulled a knife on him

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squinching
  1. deformation
  2. crouching
  3. distorting
  4. flinching
  5. distortion
  6. curling
  7. wincing
  8. deformity
Noun
  • The European Space Agency is also using Sentinel-1 data to map ground deformation caused by the earthquakes.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Here on Earth, structural engineers routinely design typical building systems to yield, crack, and sustain permanent inelastic deformation during a design-level seismic event.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of deformation
Verb
  • Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
  • Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of crouching
Verb
  • Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of distorting
Verb
  • Amy Adams’ Anna Bowden — who has a complicated history with Max as his former lawyer — peeks through the curtain to spy on him, flinching as Max insists on snapping his own broken finger into place.
    — Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Cole agreed, but did do some flinching.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Definition of flinching
Noun
  • The diamond diaphragm, created via chemical vapor deposition, provides exceptional rigidity and low distortion, crucial for precise sound reproduction.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Thanks to its QuietPort technology, sound distortion is nonexistent even at high volumes.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of distortion
Verb
  • Airflow heats the barrel, and dries the hair while curling it in a process that uses 40 percent less energy than hair-dryer and brush methods.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • The plant uses its curling tendrils to attach itself to fences and structures, even on smooth surfaces.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 July 2026
Definition of curling
Verb
  • Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
  • Throughout training this week, Bombito was seen wincing when taking tight turns and limping at times following drills.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of wincing
Noun
  • Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Ingrown Toenails Can Form Long-term pressure from too-tight shoes, poor nail trimming, or other deformities in toe or foot can cause an ingrown toenail.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 June 2026
Definition of deformity
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