Synonyms of twitch

twitch 1 of 2

noun

1

as in contraction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contraction
• twinge
• pang
• stitch
• jerk
• spasm
• cramp
• crick
• kink
• charley horse

2

as in tremor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tremor
• quiver
• tremble
• shudder
• palpitation
• shiver
• jiggle
• shake
• twitching
• rocking
• quivering
• trembling
• juddering
• quaking
• shivering
• oscillation
• shaking
• shuddering
• vibration
• jiggling

twitch

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verb

1

as in to fidget

to make jerky or restless movements

the dog twitched in her sleep

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fidget
• squirm
• jerk
• toss
• tremble
• wiggle
• twist
• fiddle
• shiver
• writhe
• shake
• wriggle
• jiggle
• jig
• flutter
• thresh
• quiver
• thrash
• shudder
• flit
• squiggle
• quake
• twitter
• pace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rest
• relax
• calm (down)
• unwind
• still

2

as in to jerk

to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion

the rabbit twitched its nose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jerk
• yank
• pull
• lurch
• tug
• shake
• grab
• jolt
• bump
• buck
• hitch
• tear
• stagger
• hoick
• jiggle
• drag
• pluck
• snatch
• rip
• jig
• jog
• joggle
• jounce
• tweak
• pitch
• lug
• snap (up)
• wring
• wrench
• wrest