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twitch
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- pronunciation:
- twIch
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
twitches, twitching, twitched |
| definition 1: |
to move or pull with a quick, sudden motion; jerk.
He was twitching his head from side to side.Someone twitched the sleeve of my jacket.- synonyms:
- jerk, yank
- similar words:
- pluck, pull, shake, tug
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| definition 2: |
to move with a sudden, often repeated jerking motion.
Her left eye twitches when she doesn't get enough sleep.- synonyms:
- jerk, jump
- similar words:
- jolt, quiver, shake, shiver, tremble
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| related words: |
jerk, start, stir, throb, yank |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an involuntary, jerky movement of a body part, or a condition marked by such movements.
The twitch in his leg annoyed him.- synonyms:
- tremor
- similar words:
- convulsion, jerk, jump, quiver, shake, shiver
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| related words: |
thrill, throb, tug, yank |
| derivations: |
twitchingly (adv.), twitcher (n.) |
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