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FLUTTER Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word flutter. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word flutter. (close relations)
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flicker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a momentary flash of light

• North American woodpecker

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• move back and forth very rapidly

• shine unsteadily

• flash intermittently

waver
verbv
noun

• someone who communicates by waving

• the act of pausing uncertainly

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

• move back and forth very rapidly

• sway from side to side

• give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

bat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

• (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit

• a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

• the club used in playing cricket

• a club used for hitting a ball in various games

verb

• strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

• wink briefly

• have a turn at bat

• use a bat

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

commotion
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

• confused movement

dart
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

• a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

• a sudden quick movement

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• run or move very quickly or hastily

• move with sudden speed

disruption
nounn
noun

• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

• the act of causing disorder

disturbance
nounn
noun

• activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

• an unhappy and worried mental state

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• a noisy fight

• the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

• (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

flap
verbv
noun

• any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

• an excited state of agitation

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

• a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

verb

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

• move with a thrashing motion

• move with a flapping motion

• make a fuss; be agitated

• pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

flapping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the motion made by flapping up and down

fleet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

• group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership

• a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership

• a group of warships organized as a tactical unit

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• disappear gradually

flit
verbv
noun

• a sudden quick movement

• a secret move (to avoid paying debts)

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

flitter
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• move back and forth very rapidly

fluttering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the motion made by flapping up and down

hoo-ha
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

hoo-hah
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

kerfuffle
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

palpitate
verbv
verb

• cause to throb or beat rapidly

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• beat rapidly

quiver
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a shaky motion

• case for holding arrows

• the act of vibrating

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• move back and forth very rapidly

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

hurly burly
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

to-do
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

Best Hypernyms For FLUTTER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flutter, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
beat motion movement action activity arrhythmia behavior blink disorder event flap hurry motility move nictate nictitate occurrence phenomenon pound speed thump undulation wave wink zip
Phrases (3)
cardiac arrhythmiamove back and forthtravel rapidly

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