squinch vs quail

squinch and quail both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squinch	Yes	No	Yes	No
quail	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, squinch and quail are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of squinch include cringe, flinch, funk, recoil, shrink, wince.

squinch (noun)	quail (noun)
a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)	small gallinaceous game birds
	flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

squinch (verb)	quail (verb)
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus	draw back, as with fear or pain
draw back, as with fear or pain
crouch down