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TWITCHES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word twitches. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word twitches. (close relations)

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convulsions
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

jerks
nounn
noun

• a dull stupid fatuous person

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

• (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

• raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

• a sudden abrupt pull

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

• move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• throw or toss with a quick motion

spasms
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

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

twinges
nounn
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a sharp stab of pain

verb

• cause a stinging pain

• feel a sudden sharp, local pain

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

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

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

nip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

• a small drink of liquor

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• the property of being moderately cold

• a tart spicy quality

• a small sharp bite or snip

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• give a small sharp bite to

• sever or remove by pinching or snipping

pinch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

squeeze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

tweet
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a weak chirping sound as of a small bird

• A post on the social media site Twitter

verb

• make a weak, chirping sound

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• To post a message on Twitter

twinge
nounn
noun

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a sharp stab of pain

verb

• cause a stinging pain

• feel a sudden sharp, local pain

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

twitching
verbv
noun

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

vellication
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For TWITCHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for twitches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
move cramp draw grip pull spasm
Phrases (3)
move involuntarilymove reflexivelymuscle spasm

Alternatives for CONVULSIONS

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