jerk vs push

jerk and push both are nouns.

jerk and push both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jerk	Yes	No	Yes	No
push	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, push is a hypernym of jerk; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:

jerk: throw or toss with a quick motion
push: move with force

Other hypernyms of jerk include force.

jerk (noun)	push (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement	the act of applying force in order to move something away
a sudden abrupt pull	an effort to advance
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms	an electrical switch operated by pressing
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun	enterprising or ambitious drive
a dull stupid fatuous person	the force used in pushing
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

jerk (verb)	push (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
throw or toss with a quick motion	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
pull, or move with a sudden movement	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions	move with force
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched	approach a certain age or speed
	press against forcefully without moving
	move strenuously and with effort
	sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
	strive and make an effort to reach a goal
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

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