Bend Synonyms and Antonyms

bĕnd
To influence
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. flex
  2. direct
  3. angle
  4. deflect
  5. persuade
  6. refract
  7. mold
  8. turn
  9. diffract
Antonyms:
  1. straighten
Something bent
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. crook
  2. curve
  3. bow
  4. curvature
  5. turn
  6. affectation
  7. arcuation
  8. bight
  9. circumflexion
  10. coil
  11. deflection
  12. flexion
  13. flexuosity
  14. flexure
  15. round
  16. inclination
  17. incurvation
  18. arch
  19. incurvature
  20. meander
  21. oxbow
  22. twist
  23. penchant
  24. s-curve
  25. separatrix
  26. retroflexion
  27. sinuosity
  28. spring
  29. tendency
  30. tortuosity
  31. geanticline
  32. geosyncline
  33. supination
Antonyms:
  1. line
To be unable to hold up
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. give
Movement that causes the formation of a curve
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fold
  2. bending
  3. crease
  4. plication
  5. flexure
  6. crimp
Diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bend dexter

Words Related to Bend

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Bend Sentence Examples

  • Light and dark seemed to bend to avoid him, leaving a haze around his body.

  • Nothing could bend that cast iron will.

  • Every part of his body ached and he could only bend his elbow halfway.

  • With each bend of the highway they found breathtaking views.

  • A cannon ball, flying close to him, caused him to duck and bend over his horse.

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