JERKS Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words

jerks 1 of 2

noun

plural of jerk

as in bastards

a person whose behavior is offensive to others his constant rudeness and insensitivity made everyone think he was a real jerk

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as in tugs

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force guided the rowboat with a jerk of the rope

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jerks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jerk

as in yanks

to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion I jerked to one side to avoid getting hit jerked the leash to get the dog's attention

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as in twitches

to make jerky or restless movements you've got to quit jerking, or the barber will nick you by accident

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as in shakes

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the car jerked with every shift of the gear

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Verb

The longtime politician shakes his head.

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
While rare, a tsunami could arrive just minutes after the earth shakes, depending on the location.

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

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