Tic

Synonyms of tic

• spasm
• convulsion
• twitch

Antonyms of tic

• calm
• composed
• relaxed

Collocations of tic

nervous tic

Frequency: 70 %

She had a nervous tic that would manifest whenever she was stressed.

tic disorder

Frequency: 60 %

He was diagnosed with a tic disorder that caused involuntary movements.

facial tic

Frequency: 50 %

His facial tic became more pronounced when he was anxious.

tic tac toe

Frequency: 40 %

Let's play a quick game of tic tac toe.

tic-tac-toe

Frequency: 30 %

We used to play tic-tac-toe on the school bus to pass the time.

Idiomatic Expressions for tic

• Phrase: nervous tic
  Meaning: a repetitive, involuntary movement or sound made by a person due to anxiety or stress
  Usage: She had a nervous tic of tapping her foot whenever she was nervous.