↕️jerk

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly in a sharp way

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example Sentences

The car jerked to a stop when the brakes were applied.

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

Synonyms

pull, yank, tug, wrench, snatch, jolt, twitch, spasm, fool

Entry 1

pull, yank, tug, wrench, snatch

Entry 2

jolt, twitch, spasm, fool

Antonyms

push, glide, flow, smooth, gentle, smooth movement, gentle motion, wise person, gradual change

Entry 1

push, glide, flow, smooth, gentle

Entry 2

smooth movement, gentle motion, wise person, gradual change

Collocations

jerk suddenly, jerk away, jerk back, jerk forward, jerk violently, sudden jerk, knee jerk, jerk reaction

Entry 1

jerk suddenly, jerk away, jerk back, jerk forward, jerk violently

Entry 2

sudden jerk, knee jerk, jerk reaction