Jerking Synonyms and Antonyms

Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. twitching
  2. jolting
  3. bumping
Throw or toss with a quick motion
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. flicking
  2. bouncing
  3. pulling
  4. twisting
  5. wrenching
  6. hurtling
  7. flinging
  8. flipping
  9. hooking
  10. plucking
  11. whisking
  12. yanking
  13. tugging
  14. grabbing
  15. snatching
An abrupt spasmodic movement
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. jerk
  2. jolt
  3. saccade
Lacking a steady rhythm
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. arrhythmic
  2. jerky

Words Related to Jerking

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Jerking Sentence Examples

  • Jerking away from him, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

  • He snatched her, jerking her back.

  • He laughed and grabbed her fist, jerking her into his arms.

  • Something tugged on her belt loop and Alex swung her around, jerking her into his embrace.

  • It scampered to the edge of the limb and looked down at her, its bushy tail jerking up and down as it scolded her.

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