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hunchback Synonyms
Another word for hunchback
Choosing another word for hunchback depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person with a severe, abnormal outward curvature of the upper spine that creates a rounded hump on the back (often considered dated or offensive except in historical or literary contexts).
Usage Example
"Victor Hugo's classic novel centers on Quasimodo, the misunderstood bell-ringer known as the humpback of Notre-Dame."
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humpback
Strong
crookback
• noun (Context 2)
A rounded, humped back caused by an abnormal forward curvature of the upper spine (medically known as kyphosis).
Usage Example
"Years of untreated osteoporosis and spinal compression fractures gradually caused him to develop a pronounced humpback."
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humpback
kyphosis
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dowager's hump
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hunchback. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hunchback