What is another word for bending?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛndɪŋ] (IPA)

Synonyms for Bending:

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What are the opposite words for bending?

The antonyms for the word "bending" are straight, inflexible, unbending, rigid, and upright. A straight object is not bent in any way, and it maintains its original shape. An inflexible object cannot be bent or moved easily, and it remains stiff. Unbending refers to a rigid posture or attitude that does not allow for change. Rigid objects are strong and stiff, and they do not give easily to pressure. Upright objects stand tall and are not bent or leaning in any way. These antonyms are used to describe objects that are the opposite of bending, which is the act of curving or flexing.

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Usage examples for Bending

Ryecroft gently approached closer and closer to her, and at last he was able to see what it was she was bending over and reading with such intentness: "General Lingard's Home-coming."
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Muriel turned impulsively to Marjorie, and bending down, kissed her cheek.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
She looked full at Massingbred as she spoke, and, bending down his head, he said, "Had it been your place, it were mine also!"
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Bending

  • The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.
    Aesop
  • I think here in America the space programme was such an enticing thing to be going on, that the thought of a family being able to go into space and live up there was really kind of mind-bending at the time.
    Angela Cartwright
  • We had this scene where I'm supposed to be bending over to get something. I thought it was kind of cute.
    Melinda Clarke
  • It's weirder and more surprising than the other books. I think there are more places where it's just more reality bending, deliberately so. I think it's a lot more emotionally raw.
    Cory Doctorow
  • Tis this desire of bending all things to our own purposes which turns them into confusion and is the chief source of every error in our lives.
    Sarah Fielding

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