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move reflexively vs jerk

jerk vs move reflexively

move reflexively is not a noun while jerk is a noun.

move reflexively and jerk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move reflexively No No Yes No
jerk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jerk is a hyponym of move reflexively; that is, jerk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move reflexively:
  • move reflexively: move in an uncontrolled manner
  • jerk: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
Other hyponyms of move reflexively include twitch, didder, shake, shiver, shudder.
move reflexively (noun) jerk (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement
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
move reflexively (verb) jerk (verb)
move in an uncontrolled manner make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
throw or toss with a quick motion
pull, or move with a sudden movement
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
Difference between move reflexively and jerk

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