5
wind(verb, change, create, twist, alter)
4
ache(verb, get, hurt, smart, endure)
4
curve(verb, change, twist, alter, deceive)
4
jerk(verb, beat, defeat, turn, crush)
4
turn(verb, twist, pull, bend, wind)
4
wring(verb, twist, pull, wind, screw)
4
bleed(verb, disturb, worry, struggle, strive)
4
jiggle(verb, disturb, turn, agitate, stir)
4
quake(verb, agitation, throb, drum, palpitate)
4
quaver(verb, agitation, throb, drum, palpitate)
4
quiver(verb, agitation, shake, jerk, throb)
4
shiver(verb, agitation, throb, drum, palpitate)
4
smart(verb, get, hurt, endure, deteriorate)
4
squiggle(verb, move, repetition, curl)
4
thresh(verb, beat, defeat, crush, rush)
4
tumble(verb, disturb, agitate, agitation, stir)
4
twinge
4
wag(verb, turn, agitation, crawl, wiggle)
4
waggle(verb, move, agitation, repetition)
4
wince(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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