twitch in
Frequency: 5.03.5 per million words
used to express the emotion causing the twitch (e.g., in amusement)
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Examples (10)
- The corner of his mouth twitched in amusement.
- Her right eye twitched in annoyance at the constant interruptions.
- His lips twitched in discomfort from the cold wind.
- A muscle twitched in his jaw in sheer frustration.
- Her fingers twitched in anticipation of touching the rare artifact.
- The dog's ear twitched in curiosity when it heard a rustle in the bushes.
- His brow twitched in deep concentration during the chess match.
- He felt his shoulder twitch in impatience as the queue moved slowly.
- Her nose twitched in distaste for the bitter medicine.
- The cat's tail twitched in subtle irritation.