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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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

Testing methodology Extreme forces driving modern aerospace and defense systems expose structural materials to rapid deformation, crushing pressure, and sudden failure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of deformation

Verb

The beaming toddler could be seen crouching over a large pumpkin outside while wearing a navy blue rain jacket, blue jeans that were cuffed at the bottom, and a pair of orange boots.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Photographed by Werner, the shoe’s campaign is shot inside a minimal studio with people, leaning, sprawling or crouching, with the aim to build a small world around the shoe.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of crouching

Verb

Dark clouds may be slowly distorting BigX’s frame of mind, but moments of pleasure often shine through.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
In a combative, competitive race, Cervera has resorted to severely distorting his rival’s record in what looks like a win-at-all-costs strategy by a Republican running in heavily Democratic territory.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of distorting

Verb

Yet Rafael, willing and even eager to die for his antifascist principles, returns Sebastián’s gaze without flinching, and with a sense of rebuke that is complicated by unspoken yet unmistakable flickers of desire.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
In my experience, automation becomes commercially viable not when failures disappear, but when the system is built to handle them without flinching.

— Shivansh Inamdar, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of flinching

Noun

That low, the rays must pass through a much thicker layer of the atmosphere than when the sun is higher in the sky, increasing the light distortion that complicates photography.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
In an age of denial, distortion and flagrant ahistoricism, the survival of fact depends on those willing to establish it, repeat it and refuse to be shaken.

— Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of distortion

Verb

While both sides declined to comment on the specific size of the round, which includes Canadian VC Relay Ventures, Sportico previously reported that the curling company was looking to raise up to $25 million.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Diaby scored the winner on a nifty shot from outside the box, curling it into the top right corner of the net for his second goal in his eighth MLS match.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of curling

Verb

He was attended to on the bench before finally deciding to go to the room, wincing on his way down the front of the bench.

— Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle).

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of wincing

Noun

Even low levels can cause harm over time, contributing to nerve damage, brain cell death, genetic deformities, organ failure and cancers.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Jason is attending Crystal Lake, where he’s ostracized by his fellow campers on account of his facial deformities.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of deformity

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