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    squirm
    /skwərm/

    verb

    • 1. wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort: "all my efforts to squirm out of his grasp were useless"

    noun

    • 1. a wriggling movement: "the toddler gave a sudden squirm"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUIRMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Squirming is the present participle of squirm, which means to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain. See how to use squirming in sentences and synonyms for squirm.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › squirmSquirm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Squirm is a verb that means to twist about like a worm or to feel very embarrassed. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related words for squirm.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUIRM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Squirm is a verb that means to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain. It can also be a noun that means a side to side movement. See how to use squirm in sentences and synonyms.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySQUIRMING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain: Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment. The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still. Synonyms. twist.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsquirm verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    verb. /skwɜːm/ /skwɜːrm/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to move around a lot making small twisting movements, because you are nervous, uncomfortable, etc. synonym wriggle. (+ adv./prep.) The children were squirming restlessly in their seats. + adj. Someone grabbed him but he managed to squirm free. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSQUIRM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Squirm means to move your body from side to side, usually because you are nervous or uncomfortable, or to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of squirm from Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › squirmSQUIRM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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. / skwɜːm / verb. to move with a wriggling motion; writhe. to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc. noun. a squirming movement.