Catapult
Catapult verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.
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Synonyms for Catapult
Jerk and catapult are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Catapult".
Nearby Words: catapulting, catapulted
Jerk
Jerk verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.
How words are described
| old | old catapult | old jerk |
| complete | complete catapult | complete jerk |
| real | real catapult | real jerk |
| massive | massive catapult | massive jerk |
| Other adjectives: enormous, huge, colossal. | ||
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Both words in one sentence
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However, it's more of an aversion, as Shepard doesn't catapult so much as simply gasp and jerk awake.
Source: Catapult Nightmare
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Jerk and Catapult. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/catapult/jerk
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