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ACT INVOLUNTARILY Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase act involuntarily. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase act involuntarily. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ACT INVOLUNTARILY

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convulse
verbv
verb

• make someone convulse with laughter

• be overcome with laughter

• move or stir about violently

• shake uncontrollably

• cause to contract

• contract involuntarily, as in a spasm

spasm
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

• (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

twitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

verb

• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

• move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• move or pull with a sudden motion

act reflexively
verb

• act in an uncontrolled manner

Best Hypernyms For ACT INVOLUNTARILY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for act involuntarily, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
act behave do

Alternatives for CONVULSE

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