Hesitate and Jerk

Hesitate

Hesitate verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

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Jerk and hesitate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Hesitate".

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

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

sense	hesitate sense	jerk sense
people	hesitate people	jerk people
advantage	hesitate advantage	jerk advantage
use	hesitate use	jerk use
Other words: way, game, little, times.

Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Jed Poole yells bombastic insults at anyone within earshot, but he won't hesitate to leap into action if any of his companions are in danger.

Source: Comic Book / Star Raiders
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Natsuno, who is aloof towards others and resents his parents for moving with him to a small town, doesn't hesitate to protect others and take a stand against the undead.

Source: Manga / Shiki
He may be silent and seem pleasant (to Wallace at least), but he's a real jerk to Gromit and also a wanted thief who won't hesitate to use you as a prop in his crimes or to pull a gun on you.

Source: Western Animation / The Wrong Trousers

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