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twitch vs jerk

jerk vs twitch

twitch and jerk both are nouns.

twitch and jerk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twitch Yes No Yes No
jerk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twitch and jerk are synonyms defined as:
  • twitch and jerk: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
As verbs, twitch and jerk are synonyms defined as:
  • twitch and jerk: move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
twitch (noun) jerk (noun)
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition 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
twitch (verb) jerk (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
squeeze tightly between the fingers throw or toss with a quick motion
move or pull with a sudden motion pull, or move with a sudden movement
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
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