Bolt and Jerk

Bolt

Bolt verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Usage example: I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers

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Jerk and bolt are semantically related. in action topic. In some cases you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Bolt".

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Jerk verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

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Bolt and jerk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bolt" instead a verb "Jerk".

original	original bolt	original jerk
nasty	nasty bolt	nasty jerk
real	real bolt	real jerk
massive	massive bolt	massive jerk
Other adjectives: big, huge, little.

Bolt in SC2VN is capable of being respectful when he's on camera, but he's still a jerk.

Source: Faux Affably Evil
In the morgue, the medical examiner sticks a needle into the man's arm - only for the so-called corpse to jerk upright and bolt for the door.

Source: Police Code for Everything

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