involuntary

adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

The crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.

A situation where a person who is willing and able to work is unable to find a job.

A movement of the body that cannot be controlled.

A sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle.

Shaking slightly, often because of cold or fear, without intending to.

A strong, uncontrollable shake of the body, usually from a strong negative emotion.

A very small, sudden, and uncontrollable movement, often of a facial muscle.

Being held or imprisoned against one's will.

A sound of pain or surprise made without meaning to.

A sudden sharp intake of breath, as in pain or astonishment, that is not controlled.

Euthanasia performed on a person who would be able to provide informed consent, but does not, either because they do not want to die, or because they were not asked.

Taking a step without intending to, often to regain balance.