Synonyms of kink

kink 1 of 2

noun

ˈkiŋk 

1

as in cramp

a painful sudden tightening of a muscle

got a kink in my neck from lying in that awkward position for too long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cramp
• stitch
• spasm
• contraction
• crick
• jerk
• charley horse
• twitch
• pang
• twinge

2

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• characteristic
• twist
• trait
• quirk
• eccentricity
• singularity
• mannerism
• habit
• idiosyncrasy
• peculiarity
• curiosity
• tic
• individualism
• oddity
• quip
• tendency
• crotchet
• erraticism
• practice
• attribute
• pattern
• affectation
• quiddity
• attitude
• character
• personality
• property
• addiction
• custom
• perversion
• weirdness
• way
• practise
• abnormality
• airs
• bent
• inclination
• predilection
• predisposition
• proclivity
• identity
• humor
• penchant
• propensity
• neuroticism
• wont
• mark
• nature
• temperament
• turn
• disposition
• genius
• partiality
• individuality
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

3

as in whim

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action

whenever he got a kink in his head, he'd drop whatever he was doing to pursue this latest obsession

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whim
• notion
• vagary
• whimsy
• freak
• caprice
• humor
• whimsey
• fantasy
• maggot
• crank
• bee
• vagrancy
• fancy
• megrim
• thought
• impression
• freakishness
• image
• phantasy
• bee in one's bonnet
• capriciousness
• concept
• fancifulness
• whimsicality
• picture
• conception
• impetuosity
• conceit
• inspiration
• brainstorm
• mind's eye

kink

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verb

as in to loop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loop
• twist
• warp
• curl
• twine
• swirl
• spiral
• coil
• entwine
• deflect
• veer
• turn
• arc
• divert
• curve
• reflect
• inflect
• enroll
• enrol
• dent
• wave
• wind
• slope
• round
• incurve
• dimple
• incurvate
• weave
• meander
• bend
• bow
• arch
• crook
• hook
• swerve
• incline
• decline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten
• unbend
• uncurl

Examples of kink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Under Babson's leadership, the city is working out the kinks in its overhauled Unified Development Ordinance. 7. —Alexandria Sands, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024

Their insights helped smooth out any kinks in the Product Impact Calculator. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2024

Verb

The container should be big enough to accommodate the roots without bending or kinking them. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024

Frieze Cut: Frieze carpet is distinguished by its long fibers that are twisted together and kinked, resulting in a curly, knobby-looking surface often compared to a shag carpet. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023