Hunker Synonyms

hŭngkər
To stoop low with the limbs pulled in close to the body.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. Also used with down: crouch
  2. huddle
  3. hunch
  4. squat
To sit on one's heels.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. Also used with down: squat
  2. squat
  3. crouch
  4. scrunch
  5. scrunch up
  6. hunker-down

Words Related to Hunker

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. high
  2. posture
  3. knuckled
  4. in-the-dumps
  5. knuckling
  6. bob up

Hunker Sentence Examples

  • Then she and a team of employees hunker down behind closed doors and begin the naming process.

  • Syracuse has been the meeting-place of some historically important political conventions; that of 1847, in which occurred the split between the " Barnburner " and " Hunker " factions of the Democratic party, began the Free Soil movement in the state.

  • But even if you feel this way, recognize that your ability to hunker down and persevere is what will see you through the crisis.

  • The split broke up the rule of the "regency," Marcy accepting the " Hunker " support and a seat in Polk's cabinet, while Wright, Butler and Van Buren joined the " Barnburners," a step preliminary to Van Buren's acceptance of the " Free Soil " nomination for president in the campaign of 1848.