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squirm
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- pronunciation:
- skwuhrm
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
squirms, squirming, squirmed |
| definition 1: |
to twist about; writhe; wriggle.
The small child squirmed in the arms of the nurse.- synonyms:
- twist
- similar words:
- shift, wiggle, wriggle, writhe
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| definition 2: |
to feel or show embarrassment or distress.
The boy squirmed as the teacher read his poem out loud.- synonyms:
- writhe
- similar words:
- blench, blush, flinch, smart, wince
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| related words: |
blush, grovel, toss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a twisting, wriggling movement; the act of squirming.
With a squirm, the child got free of her aunt's smothering embrace.- synonyms:
- wriggle
- similar words:
- twist, wiggle, writhe
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| related words: |
writhe |
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| derivations: |
squirmy (adj.), squirmingly (adv.) |
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