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Twitching (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Her eyelid started twitching uncontrollably due to the caffeine overdose.
  • The stress of the presentation caused his cheek to start twitching.
  • As the doctor examined his patient, he noticed a twitching in the man's left arm.
  • The athlete's leg began twitching after the intense workout.
  • The woman's lip started twitching as she tried to hold back her tears.

Synonyms

  • Twitch
  • Vellication

Hypernyms

  • Spasm
  • Muscle Spasm

Hyponyms

  • Blepharism
  • Tic
  • Fibrillation
  • Fasciculation

Related Words

  • Twitch (verb)
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