Synonyms: jerk, jerking, jolt, saccade
Definition: an abrupt spasmodic movement
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Synonyms: 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
Definition: an impact (as from a collision)
Usage: the bump threw him off the bicycle
Synonyms: jolt
Definition: disturb (someone's) composure
Usage: The audience was jolted by the play
Similar words: trouble, disturb, upset
Definition: move deeply
Usage: This book upset me; A troubling thought
Definition: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right