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WIGGLES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word wiggles. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word wiggles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WIGGLES

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convulses
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

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

jiggles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight irregular shaking motion

verb

• move to and fro

joggles
verbv
noun

• a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together

• a slight irregular shaking motion

verb

• move to and fro

• fasten or join with a joggle

jostles
verbv
noun

• the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

verb

• make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

• come into rough contact with while moving

moves
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the act of deciding to do something

• the act of changing your residence or place of business

• a change of position that does not entail a change of location

• the act of changing location from one place to another

• (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game

verb

• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

• cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

• move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

• change residence, affiliation, or place of employment

• follow a procedure or take a course

• be in a state of action

• go or proceed from one point to another

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

• have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

• give an incentive for action

• arouse sympathy or compassion in

• dispose of by selling

• progress by being changed

• live one's life in a specified environment

• have a turn; make one's move in a game

• propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting

shakes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• building material used as siding or roofing

• frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

• a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

• grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• causing to move repeatedly from side to side

verb

• move or cause to move back and forth

• move with or as if with a tremor

• shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

• move back and forth or sideways

• undermine or cause to waver

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• get rid of

• bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

• shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state

squirms
verbv
noun

• the act of wiggling

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

twists
verbv
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

wriggles
verbv
noun

• the act of wiggling

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

jiggle
verbv
noun

• a slight irregular shaking motion

verb

• move to and fro

joggle
verbv
noun

• a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together

• a slight irregular shaking motion

verb

• move to and fro

• fasten or join with a joggle

squirm
verbv
noun

• the act of wiggling

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

wriggle
verbv
noun

• the act of wiggling

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Best Hypernyms For WIGGLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wiggles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
agitate motility motion move movement shake

Alternatives for CONVULSES

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