yerk Synonyms

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yerk Meaning

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yerk (v. t.)

To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.

To strike or lash with a whip.

Webster

yerk (v. i.)

To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk.

To move a quick, jerking motion.

Webster

yerk (n.)

A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

yerk Sentence Examples

  1. Yerks of laughter reverberated through the crowded room.
  2. The car swerved off the road, sending yerks of horror down its occupants' spines.
  3. The sudden jolt of the earthquake sent yerks of pain through her injured leg.
  4. The piercing scream of the siren unleashed yerks of fear in the townspeople.
  5. The roller coaster soared high into the air, giving riders yerks of excitement and adrenaline.
  6. The news of the tragic accident sent yerks of grief through the community.
  7. The cold shower sent yerks of shock coursing through her body.
  8. The blazing fire shot yerks of pain into his hands.
  9. The pungent smell of onions sent yerks of tears streaming down his face.
  10. The sudden realization of her mistake left her with yerks of remorse.

FAQs About the word yerk

To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk., To strike or lash with a whip., To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk

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Yerks of laughter reverberated through the crowded room.

The car swerved off the road, sending yerks of horror down its occupants' spines.

The sudden jolt of the earthquake sent yerks of pain through her injured leg.

The piercing scream of the siren unleashed yerks of fear in the townspeople.