Jerk and Volte-face

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

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

Volte-face noun - A changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite.

Jerk and volte-face are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jerk" instead a verb phrase "Volte-face".