Jerk
Jerk verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.
Raise
Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| massive | massive jerk | massive raise |
| big | big jerk | big raise |
| enormous | enormous jerk | enormous raise |
| huge | huge jerk | huge raise |
| Other adjectives: major, bigger. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Played With in that they actually were tall enough to ride, but Donald decided to be a jerk and raise the sign a few inches taller.
Source: You Must Be This Tall to Ride -
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: He may be crass, bullish, and manipulative, but LBJ sincerely believes in equal rights and will raise hell or high water to accomplish equality.
Source: Theatre / All The Way - Everyone who wants to move...[Nobody moves]Andy: ...and get their own horse, raise your hand.[Delia raises her hand excitedly] High School Jerk Jock: Bright for the first half of season one.
Source: Series / Everwood
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