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TWITCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Twitch.

Twitch - as a noun

A sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twitching18vellication16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cramp11muscle spasmspasm9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twitch - as a verb

Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

Example: "His face is twitching"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move involuntarilymove reflexively
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

Example: "The patient's legs were jerking"

Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip9

Squeeze tightly between the fingers

Example: "He pinched her behind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nip5pinch12squeeze25tweet8twinge10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grip7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move or pull with a sudden motion

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her eyelid started to twitch uncontrollably."
"I felt a slight twitch in my leg muscles."
"He suppressed a twitch of irritation."
"The twitch of his mouth indicated a hint of a smile."
"She couldn't control the twitch in her fingers."
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Word Game Points

Is TWITCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, twitch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TWITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TWITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, twitch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TWITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TWITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, twitch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TWITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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