bends (noun)

1. Why did the scuba diver bring a ladder? Because he didn't want to get the bends!

2. They shared a passionate kiss underwater, not letting the fear of bends ruin their love.

3. In the cartoon, the character got the bends after resurfacing too quickly from diving.

4. The horror movie depicted the terrifying effects of the bends on the unfortunate victims in a deep-sea scene.