Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements

to gently move from one side to another

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

to slowly move back and forth or from side to side

to move back and forth repeatedly between two points or positions

to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

to move with small, quick, and back-and-forth motions, often in a playful or fidgety manner

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

to move with small, quick, and irregular motions

(of one's body) to involuntarily shake, as a response to fear or due to a particular condition

to move or jerk quickly and involuntarily, often due to fear, excitement, or physical weakness

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

to shake or tremble with a slight, rapid, and often involuntary motion

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

to make a slight shaking movement, often as a result of external factors such as wind, movement, or vibrations

to move abruptly in a short, sudden manner

to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

to exhibit a rhythmic, regular expansion and contraction

to shift or move a small amount, often reluctantly or with difficulty