HUNCH Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word hunch. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| elbow | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped • a sharp bend in a road or river • a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it • the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint • the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow verb • push one's way with the elbows • shove one's elbow into another person's ribs | ||||||
| lean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking excess flesh • lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite • containing little excess • not profitable or prosperous verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • cause to lean or incline • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • rely on for support • cause to lean to the side | ||||||
| nudge | verbv | |||||
noun • a slight push or shake verb • to push against gently • push into action by pestering or annoying gently | ||||||
| slouch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions • a stooping carriage in standing and walking verb • assume a drooping posture or carriage • walk slovenly | ||||||
| stoop | verbv | |||||
noun • an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward • basin for holy water • small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way • descend swiftly, as if on prey • sag, bend, bend over or down • carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward | ||||||
| clue | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a slight indication • evidence that helps to solve a problem verb • roll into a ball | ||||||
| hint | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||||
| inkling | nounn | |||||
noun • a slight suggestion or vague understanding | ||||||
| intuition | nounn | |||||
noun • instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes) • an impression that something might be the case | ||||||
| suspicion | nounn | |||||
noun • an impression that something might be the case • doubt about someone's honesty • the state of being suspected • being of a suspicious nature | ||||||
| hunch forward | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
verb • round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward | ||||||
| hunch over | verbv | |||||
verb • round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward | ||||||
