Jerk
Jerk verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
Usage example: the car jerked with every shift of the gear
Palpitate
Palpitate verb - To expand and contract in a rhythmic manner.
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Synonyms for Palpitate
Jerk and palpitate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Palpitate".
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Palpitate and Jerk. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerk/palpitate
Jerk & Palpitate. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerk/palpitate>.
Palpitate or Jerk. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerk/palpitate.
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