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tweak vs twitch

twitch vs tweak

tweak and twitch both are nouns.

tweak and twitch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tweak Yes No Yes No
twitch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twitch is a hypernym of tweak; that is, twitch is a word with a broader meaning than tweak:
  • tweak: pinch or squeeze sharply
  • twitch: squeeze tightly between the fingers
Other hypernyms of tweak include nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twinge.
tweak (noun) twitch (noun)
a squeeze with the fingers a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
tweak (verb) twitch (verb)
adjust finely make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
to be under the influence of methamphetamine squeeze tightly between the fingers
pull or pull out sharply move or pull with a sudden motion
pinch or squeeze sharply toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
Difference between tweak and twitch

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