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Hunchbacked

usgb/ˈhʌntʃbækt/Volume
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Associated ImageryPlay
Often used to depict characters with hardships or as outcasts in stories and folklore. SlideThe village had tales of a hunchbacked hermit living in the woods.
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Physical ConditionPlay
Implies a physical condition that might be sensitive to refer to directly, use with care. SlideShe avoided mentioning her uncle's hunchbacked posture.
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Be aware that using this term may unintentionally perpetuate negative stereotypes. SlideThe hunchbacked villain in the play stirred controversy.