squirm Synonyms

squirm Meaning

Wordnet

squirm (n)

the act of wiggling

Wordnet

squirm (v)

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

squirm Sentence Examples

  1. The child squirmed uncomfortably in their high chair, eager to be released.
  2. The worm squirmed relentlessly through the moist soil, seeking sustenance.
  3. The accused squirmed in their seat as the prosecution presented damning evidence.
  4. The kitten squirmed in my arms, its gentle purring a sign of contentment.
  5. The mealworm squirmed violently as the bird eagerly devoured it.
  6. The student squirmed in her chair, desperately trying to find a comfortable position.
  7. The politician squirmed under scrutiny, evading questions and dodging accountability.
  8. The snake squirmed along the ground, its hypnotic movements mesmerizing its prey.
  9. The trapped mouse squirmed frantically, its tiny body struggling against the relentless bars of its cage.
  10. The uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach made me squirm all day.

FAQs About the word squirm

the act of wiggling, to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

wiggle, twitch, writhe, twist,fidget, tremble, toss, jerk, shiver, shudder

rest, rest,relax, relax,unwind, unwind, calm (down), calm (down),still, still

The child squirmed uncomfortably in their high chair, eager to be released.

The worm squirmed relentlessly through the moist soil, seeking sustenance.

The accused squirmed in their seat as the prosecution presented damning evidence.

The kitten squirmed in my arms, its gentle purring a sign of contentment.