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The old screen jittered during the video.
What does Jittered mean?
Jittered means shook slightly.
Dictionary definition
Shook slightly or moved with small nervous motions.
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Her hands jittered before the piano recital.
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The camera jittered so much that the picture looked shaky.
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Jittered means shook slightly.
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MeaningJittered means shook slightly.
ExampleExample: The old screen jittered during the video.
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- Syllables
- jit · erd
- Strongest beat
- jit
- Ending
- erd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jit.
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Synonyms
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shookUse for moved back and forth.
trembledUse for shook from nerves, cold, or movement.
Antonyms
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steadiedUse for became still or controlled.
calmedUse for became less nervous or active.
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