squirm
Use Squirm in a sentence
verb (used without object)
1.
to wriggle or writhe.
2.
to feel or display discomfort or distress, as from reproof, embarrassment, pain, etc.: He squirmed under the judge's questioning.
noun
3.
the act of squirming; a squirming or wriggling movement.
Related forms
squirm·er, noun
squirm·ing·ly, adverb
un·squirm·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. turn, twist.
1. turn, twist.
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squirm (skwɜːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to move with a wriggling motion; writhe |
| 2. | to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc |
| —n | |
| 3. | a squirming movement |
| [C17: of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by | |
| 'squirmer | |
| —n | |
| 'squirming | |
| —adj | |
| 'squirmingly | |
| —adv | |
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Squirm
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| to run away hurriedly; flee. |
| to bark; yelp. |
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Example sentences
To the rhythm of its pulsing, all parts of the body flicker and flare up and squirm.
Even a hint of spontaneity in legislative elections can make the party squirm.
But mention how he has become something of a middle-age heartthrob, and he starts to squirm.
All that many in the audience could do was squirm and gasp.
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