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squirm
[skwurm]
verb (used without object)
to wriggle or writhe.
Synonyms: ,to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc..
He squirmed under the judge's questioning.
noun
the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement.
squirm
/ ɜː /
verb
to move with a wriggling motion; writhe
to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc
noun
a squirming movement
Other Word Forms
- squirmer noun
- squirmingly adverb
- unsquirming adjective
- ˈܾ noun
- ˈܾԲ adjective
- ˈܾԲly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of squirm1
Example Sentences
Oates wants us to turn pages and squirm.
Customs officials have released photographs on X of colourful snakes squirming in a dish.
It’s impressive to watch the meticulous and dogged Stéphanie put together the pieces and make the liars squirm.
“But if you see signs like squirming, looking away, glazed eyes, uncomfortable facial expressions, you can check in and ask if they are uncomfortable with what you are sharing,” Baggett advises.
Some of the series’ most captivating scenes involve Cupp simply staring at her various suspects as they squirm and voluntarily incriminate themselves.
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