Synonyms and antonyms of Sudden and quick movements in British Thesaurus

dart (noun)

a sudden, quick, and usually short movement

start (noun)

a sudden movement that you make because you are surprised or afraid

rush (noun)

a sudden movement forwards, especially by a crowd of people

flutter (noun)

a series of short, quick, light movements up and down or from side to side

twitch (noun)

a sudden slight uncontrolled movement of your body

flick (noun)

a sudden quick movement

jerk (noun)

a quick sudden movement

jump (noun)

a sudden movement that you make when you get a shock

lunge (noun)

a sudden strong movement to catch or hit something or someone

dive (noun)

a quick sudden movement towards the ground from the air

dive (noun)

a sudden movement in a particular direction

dodge (noun)

a quick movement to avoid something

flap (noun)

a single fast movement of something in the air, for example a bird’s wings

flicker (noun)

a sudden small movement

flounce (noun)

a sudden impatient movement that shows people you are angry

jolt (noun)

a sudden violent movement

lurch (noun)

a sudden uncontrolled movement

onrush (noun)

a sudden fast movement of something towards someone or something

rush (noun)

a sudden strong movement of liquid or air

slash (noun)

a quick swinging movement, especially with something sharp

swoop (noun)

a quick and sudden movement downwards through the air, made especially in order to attack or catch someone or something