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jerk vs twitch

twitch vs jerk

jerk and twitch both are nouns.

jerk and twitch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jerk Yes No Yes No
twitch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jerk and twitch are synonyms defined as:
  • jerk and twitch: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
As verbs, jerk and twitch are synonyms defined as:
  • jerk and twitch: move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
jerk (noun) twitch (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
a sudden abrupt pull
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
a dull stupid fatuous person
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
jerk (verb) twitch (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
throw or toss with a quick motion squeeze tightly between the fingers
pull, or move with a sudden movement move or pull with a sudden motion
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
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