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Flicker

🔄 Synonyms of "Flicker"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
glintnoun	A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.
flutternoun	(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
quivernoun	(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
sparknoun	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
flitternoun	To move about rapidly and nimbly.
flicknoun	A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
waververb	(intransitive) (figurative) To feel or show doubt or indecision; to be indecisive between choices; to vacillate.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Flicker"

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Word	Definition
glintnoun	A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.
sparknoun	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
flutternoun	(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
flitternoun	To move about rapidly and nimbly.
flicknoun	A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
waververb	(intransitive) (figurative) To feel or show doubt or indecision; to be indecisive between choices; to vacillate.
quivernoun	(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
glimmernoun	(intransitive) To shine with a faint, unsteady light.
gleamnoun	(intransitive) To shine, especially in an indistinct or intermittent manner; to glisten, to glitter.
flashnoun	(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
blinkingnoun	That blinks.
blinkverb	(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.
winknoun	(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
glownoun	(intransitive) To emit heat and light without a flame.
fluctuateverb	(intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing.
flashingnoun	The blinking of a light source, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor.
burstverb	(intransitive) To break from internal pressure.
shake-upnoun	Alternative spelling of shakeup. [A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.]
leapnoun	(intransitive) To jump.
searchlightnoun	A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.