atwitch

/əˈtwɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden movement or twitch, especially of the muscles

“The horse let out a loud atwitch as it was startled by the loud noise.”

2. verb

to twitch or move suddenly, especially in a nervous or spasmodic manner

“The child atwitched their leg as they tried to stay still in the long meeting.”

Synonyms

  • shudder
  • twitch

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • stillness