Jump and Quail

Jump

Jump verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).
Usage example: the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump

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

Nearby Words: jumpy, jumped, jumping, jumper

Quail

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

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

Nearby Words: quailed, quailing
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