Synonyms of crouch

crouch

verb

ˈkrau̇ch 

as in to huddle

to lie low with the limbs close to the body

the cat crouched in the bushes, waiting for the right moment to pounce on the chipmunk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huddle
• hunch
• squat
• scrunch
• couch
• hunker (down)
• curl up
• squinch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crouch

This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

The group behind him, previously playing pool, drinking, or staring into the abyss, suddenly stands up as if charmed by the music and starts dancing, crouching and bobbing their heads, and responding, like a chorus, to the lines of the singer. —Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025

Taller family members may feel uncomfortable sitting (read: crouching) on a sofa with a lower height, while petite loungers may not feel their best with their feet skimming the floor while sitting on a couch with extra-deep cushions. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025

The personal touches are plentiful and include window treatments by the Shade Store in a Kravet fabric embroidered with bees (because the owner loves bees), a custom Nourison rug designed with tigers crouching on pink banana leaves, and a niche to showcase the fashion fan’s favorite handbags. —Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 31 Dec. 2024