SQUINCHING Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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squinching

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verb

present participle of squinch

as in crouching

to lie low with the limbs close to the body squinched down to fit under the table

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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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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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Noun

This study builds upon deformation mapping research from 2018 that suggested that, on average, Neanderthals had a smaller cerebellum than early humans did.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
This enables the diaphragm to maintain accurate piston motion, reduce unwanted deformation and suppress residual vibration after the signal stops.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of deformation

Verb

In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision.

— Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The least costly and least distorting way to solve the entire financing gap is to extend Social Security's base beyond paychecks to capital income -- capital gains, dividends, interest and pass-through business income.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of distorting

Verb

One instrument, used without flinching, does what rivals need elaborate machinery to pull off.

— Jamie Beaton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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

Definition of flinching

Noun

Granata promised new replacements — distortion-free — and offered to use product from a more expensive manufacturer, Lichter said.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Jimi Hendrix used Chicago-style electrification and distortion to propel rock music into new sonic territories.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of distortion

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

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Noun

Deformitas Christi te format—the deformity of Christ forms you.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
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

Definition of deformity

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