hump Synonyms
Another word for hump
• noun (Context 1)
A large rounded fleshy protuberance on the back of a camel, bison, or other animal, or an abnormal curvature of a person's spine.
"A camel's hunch stores fat rather than water, allowing the animal to survive long journeys across the desert."
• noun (Context 2)
A rounded raised mass of earth or land, or a raised ridge across a road designed to slow down traffic.
"Drivers had to slow down significantly to navigate the series of speed humps along the residential street."
• verb (Context 3)
To make (something, especially the back) into a rounded or arched shape.
"The startled cat humped its back and hissed at the approaching dog."
• noun (Context 4)
The most difficult or critical point of an undertaking, obstacle, or period of time (often in the phrase 'over the hump').
"Once we get over the hurdle of midterms, the rest of the semester should be much more manageable."
• verb (Context 5)
To lift and carry (a heavy object) with great effort or strain (informal).
"The stagehands spent the afternoon humping heavy audio equipment up the flight of stairs."
Opposites of hump
The opposite of hump shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: