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TWITCHINGS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word twitchings. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word twitchings. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TWITCHINGS

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jerking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

adjective satellite

• lacking a steady rhythm

convulsions
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

jolts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

verb

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

spasms
nounn
noun

• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

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

twitches
verbv
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

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

vellication
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For TWITCHINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for twitchings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
cramp spasm
Phrases (1)
muscle spasm

Alternatives for JERKING

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