Jerk and Quail

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

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

Quail verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

Usage example: we quailed when the waiter unexpectedly presented us with a hindquarter of frog's legs

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Jerk and quail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead a verb "Quail".

Nearby Words: quailed, quailing

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