Main entry: jerk, jerking, jolt, saccade
Definition: an abrupt spasmodic movement
Main entry: shock, jolt, jounce, jar
Definition: a sudden jarring impact
Usage: the door closed with a jolt; all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers
Main entry: jolt
Definition: disturb (someone's) composure
Usage: The audience was jolted by the play
Definition: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion