Synonyms of squinched

squinched

verb

past tense of squinch

1

as in crouched

to lie low with the limbs close to the body

squinched down to fit under the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crouched
• huddled
• hunched
• squatted
• couched
• scrunched
• hunkered (down)
• curled up

2

as in distorted

to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition

squinched up her eyes in disgust

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distorted
• curled
• screwed
• deformed
• contorted
• tortured
• misshaped
• warped
• disfigured
• defaced
• wrenched
• wound
• coiled
• wrung
• looped
• spiraled
• twined
• winded
• spiralled
• wreathed
• wrested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened
• uncurled
• unbent

3

as in flinched

to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust

didn't squinch a bit when the intruder pulled a knife on him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flinched
• winced
• recoiled
• cringed
• shuddered
• shrunk
• shrank
• quailed
• trembled
• blenched
• hesitated
• quivered
• shook
• blanched
• crouched
• paled
• whitened
• quaked
• twitched
• jerked
• retreated
• withdrew
• faltered
• reeled
• receded
• wavered
• retired
• started

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approached
• advanced
• faced
• confronted
• neared
• challenged
• bearded
• defied