Lurch and Shudder

Lurch

Lurch verb - To make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions.

Shudder and lurch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shudder" instead the word "Lurch" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: lurched, lurching, lurcher

Shudder

Shudder verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
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Synonyms for Shudder

Lurch and shudder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lurch" instead the word "Shudder" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: shuddered, shuddering
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