tumble

As verbs the difference between writhe and tumble

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while tumble is (lb) to fall end over end.

As nouns the difference between writhe and tumble

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while tumble is a fall.

As nouns the difference between upset and tumble

is that upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption while tumble is a fall.

As verbs the difference between upset and tumble

is that upset is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy while tumble is (lb) to fall end over end.

As an adjective upset

is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy.

As nouns the difference between tumble and plum

is that tumble is a fall while plum is feather.

As a verb tumble

is (lb) to fall end over end.

In intransitive terms the difference between tumble and stagger

is that tumble is to fall end over end while stagger is to begin to doubt and waver in purposes; to become less confident or determined; to hesitate.

In transitive terms the difference between tumble and stagger

is that tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts while stagger is multiple groups doing the same thing in a uniform fashion, but starting at different, evenly-spaced, times or places (attested from 1856).

As nouns the difference between tumble and shrink

is that tumble is a fall while shrink is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

As verbs the difference between tumble and shrink

is that tumble is (lb) to fall end over end while shrink is to cause to become smaller.

As nouns the difference between tumble and riot

is that tumble is a fall while riot is wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

As verbs the difference between tumble and riot

is that tumble is (lb) to fall end over end while riot is to create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.

In intransitive terms the difference between tumble and collapse

is that tumble is to fall end over end while collapse is to pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint.

In transitive terms the difference between tumble and collapse

is that tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts while collapse is to cause something to collapse.

As verbs the difference between hurtle and tumble

is that hurtle is to move rapidly, violently, or without control while tumble is (lb) to fall end over end.

As nouns the difference between hurtle and tumble

is that hurtle is a fast movement in literal or figurative sense while tumble is a fall.

In intransitive terms the difference between tumble and jump

is that tumble is to fall end over end while jump is to employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.

In transitive terms the difference between tumble and jump

is that tumble is to smooth and polish a rough surface on relatively small parts while jump is to increase the height of a tower crane by inserting a section at the base of the tower and jacking up everything above it.

As an adverb jump is

exactly; precisely.

As an adjective jump is

exact; matched; fitting; precise.

As nouns the difference between dive and tumble

is that dive is while tumble is a fall.

As a verb tumble is

(lb) to fall end over end.