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jerking

The word “jerking” has 2 syllables: jerk-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɜrkɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for jerking?

In the thesaurus, “jerking” has 124 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jerking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jerking

Antonyms for jerking

  • be still
  • let go
  • relaxing
  • release
  • resting
  • stilling
  • unwinding

Meanings of jerking

  • verb
    1. To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
    2. To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.
    3. To masturbate.
    4. To beat, to hit.
    5. To throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand.
    6. (usually transitive) To lift using a jerk.
    7. To flout with contempt.
    8. To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.
  • noun
    1. A motion that jerks; a jerk.

Example Sentences

  • The fisherman felt a sudden jerking on his fishing line.
  • She noticed the car's engine was jerking as it struggled to accelerate.
  • His hand was jerking uncontrollably as he nervously awaited the results.
  • The dog's leash kept jerking as it chased after squirrels in the park.
  • The dancer's movements were smooth and graceful, with no signs of jerking or hesitation.

On this page you'll find 131 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jerking, such as: agitating, be still, beating, blockhead, bounce, bucketing, bucking.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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