jerk backwards

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To make a sudden, sharp movement in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

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jerk

Examples (10)

  • He jerked backwards as if he had touched something hot.
  • The loud bang made her jerk backwards in her chair.
  • When the train suddenly stopped, all the passengers jerked backwards.
  • The force of the punch caused him to jerk backwards and fall.
  • I felt my head jerk backwards during the car accident.
  • The puppet's head would jerk backwards every time he pulled the string.
  • Startled by the snake, the hiker jerked backwards instantly.
  • His whole body jerked backwards from the electric shock.
  • She was jerking backwards to avoid the swinging door.
  • In the horror movie, the character's first instinct was to jerk backwards.