twitch vs move reflexively
move reflexively vs twitchtwitch is a noun but move reflexively is not a noun.
twitch and move reflexively both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| twitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| move reflexively | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
move reflexively is a hypernym of
twitch; that is, move reflexively is a
word with a broader meaning than twitch:
- twitch: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
- move reflexively: move in an uncontrolled manner
Other hypernyms of twitch include
move involuntarily.
| twitch (noun) | move reflexively (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition |
| twitch (verb) | move reflexively (verb) |
|---|---|
| make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | move in an uncontrolled manner |
| squeeze tightly between the fingers | |
| move or pull with a sudden motion | |
| toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air | |
| move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions |
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