Jerk
Jerk verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
Usage example: you've got to quit jerking, or the barber will nick you by accident
Thresh
Thresh verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
Usage example: the poor dog threshed against his chain
Mutual synonyms
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