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noun

• a sudden involuntary movement

verb

• to stimulate to action

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

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verb

• make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow

• hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

• overcome as with astonishment or disbelief

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noun

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

verb

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

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The Guardian Quick23 Nov 2012 Across 23
New York Times15 Dec 1999 Down 54
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