What is another word for hunkered?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌŋkəd] (IPA)

"Hunkered" is an action word that implies a posture of sitting, crouching or squatting with knees bent and arms folded in a defensive or protective position. Synonyms for "hunkered" include "cowered," which suggests a fearful or intimidated state, "squatting," which implies a physical position with the feet firmly on the ground, "crouching," which suggests a posture of readiness for action or danger, "perching," which implies a seated position on an elevated surface, and "sitting close or low," which suggests a position of humility or submissiveness. These synonyms can be useful in writing to add variety to descriptions of physical postures or emotional states.

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What are the hypernyms for Hunkered?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hunkered

Okay, here goes Plan B. He started the Porsche and slowly backed to the corner of Washington Street, where he parked again and then hunkered down, loving the smell of the new leather seat.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
He was hunkered down behind some rocks at the crest, peering over them at the valley below.
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton
Nelatha took up the water skin and hunkered down into a squatting position, then took up a clump of loose dirt in her fist, and carefully dispensed a little water into her partly opened hand.
"Si'Wren of the Patriarchs"
Roland Cheney

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