Synonyms: twitch, twitching, vellication
Definition: a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Similar words: muscle spasm, cramp, spasm
Definition: a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Definition: make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
Usage: his face is twitching
Similar words: move involuntarily, move reflexively
Definition: move in an uncontrolled manner
Synonyms: twitch
Definition: move or pull with a sudden motion
Similar words: pull, force, draw
Definition: cause to move by pulling
Usage: draw a wagon; pull a sled
Synonyms: nip, tweet, twinge, twitch, pinch, squeeze
Definition: squeeze tightly between the fingers
Usage: He pinched her behind; She squeezed the bottle
Definition: move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
Usage: The patient's legs were jerkings
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Definition: toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right