The verb and noun "flutter"—which describes a quick, light, irregular flapping movement or a state of nervous excitement—has several strong synonyms. Alternative terms include flap, waft, beat, hover, quiver, palpitate, or ripple. For example, when describing butterfly wings moving rapidly, you can say they flutter or beat. When describing a nervous feeling in the human stomach, synonyms like quiver or palpitate capture the exact physiological sensation of rapid, light movement.
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