Synonyms for

Jerking

Verb / ˈdʒɜ:kɪŋ / Another word for jerking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

jolt saccade hitch flick arrhythmic buck jerk jerky twitch yank

Synonyms by register

Formal

convulsing spasmodic jolting twitching

Informal

yanking tugging lurching snatching

Literary

quivering fluttering trembling

Antonyms

smooth steady flowing continuous graceful fluid uninterrupted

Common collocations

  • jerking motion
  • jerking awake
  • jerking a rope
  • jerking a lever
  • jerking uncontrollably
  • sudden jerking
  • jerking back

Word family

noun jerk
verb jerk
adjective jerky

Usage note

The word 'jerking' often implies a sudden, abrupt, and uncontrolled movement. It can also refer to a forceful pull or tug.

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