incurve
verb
in·curve (ˌ)in-ˈkərv 
ˈin-ˌkərv
incurved; incurving; incurves
transitive verb
: to bend so as to curve inward
Word History
Etymology
Latin incurvare, from in- + curvare to curve, from curvus curved — more at curve
First Known Use
1610, in the meaning defined above
incurve
verb
as in to incurvate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- incurvate
- reflect
- curve
- arc
- bow
- arch
- round
- crook
- hook
- inflect
- bend
- deflect
- swerve
- loop
- divert
- swirl
- spiral
- kink
- coil
- curl
- wave
- enroll
- veer
- turn
- twist
- twine
- warp
- wind
- slope
- dent
- dimple
- entwine
- weave
- enrol
- meander
- decline
- incline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- straighten
- unbend
- uncurl