To rectify or straighten out a mistake, posture, or physical defect; to cure or adjust through treatment.

to act in a way that is deliberately unconventional or unnatural to appear special or superior

to correct or treat a physical condition, such as vision, hearing, or speech issues; to rectify; to cure

strong and vigorous; robust and full of vitality; describes physical stature, movements, or even handwriting that is powerful and bold

to practice orthopedics; to correct a physical deformity through surgery or other medical means

to overcorrect; to overcompensate; to go to the other extreme while trying to fix a mistake; literally means to straighten a crooked thing so much that it bends the other way

to be affected or artificial; putting on airs; extremely unnatural and forced

vigorous and nimble; athletic and quick in movement

to put on a false appearance or act unnaturally to hide the truth; to put on airs; affectation

to make something straight by removing bends or curves; to correct a physical curve

a machine used in manufacturing to straighten metal bars, tubes, or sheets

literary; describes movements or styles, such as calligraphy or dance, that are as forceful and graceful as a swimming dragon

Strong and agile as a dragon taking flight; describes movements that are vigorous and elegant, such as the brushwork of a master calligrapher or the grace of a dancer.

(literary) standing out from the crowd; having a character or appearance that is remarkable and peerless

to deliberately suppress one's emotions and act as if nothing is happening, specifically to appear calm and unbothered

(literary) sinuous and vigorous; (of dragons or calligraphy) graceful and powerful; (of branches) twisted or winding

braces used for straightening teeth; orthodontic appliance for dental alignment

to correct or reform social customs, often by setting a personal example

to put on airs of being superior or lofty by acting differently from others; to behave in a distinctive or eccentric way to seek attention

to forge a decree or fake orders from a superior (especially an imperial command in historical contexts)

a corrective substance used to mask or improve the taste of a medicine

(literary) to give false orders by pretending to act on behalf of a superior

orthopedic doctor; a medical specialist who treats bone and muscle issues

the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system

braces used to straighten teeth or correct alignment

To deliberately act contrary to normal expectations or conventions in order to appear unique or superior.

to force something to be what it is not; to be artificial or unnatural in style or manner

to correct a wrong with too much force so that the result is just as bad as the original; to overcompensate

a lens used to correct or improve vision, such as in eyeglasses or contact lenses

(literary) brave and martial-looking; gallant; valiant

to falsely claim to be acting on the orders of an emperor; to fake a royal command

to correct or bend wood into shape; by extension, to pose or behave in an unnatural or affected manner

To lift the head up or look up high.

orthodontic treatment; the medical practice of straightening teeth or correcting the bite

orthodontic braces for straightening the teeth

the branch of dentistry dealing with the correction of irregular teeth and jaws