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squirm
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- pronunciation:
- skwuhrm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
squirms, squirming, squirmed |
| definition 1: |
to twist the body about; wriggle.
The boy squirmed in his chair because he had to go to the bathroom.- synonyms:
- twist
- similar words:
- shift, wiggle, wriggle
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| definition 2: |
to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
Ashton squirmed when the spider moved closer.- similar words:
- blush, flinch, smart, wince
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| related words: |
toss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a twisting movement; the act of squirming.
Kenny got out of the tight sweater with a wiggle and a squirm.- similar words:
- twist, wiggle
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| derivations: |
squirmy (adj.), squirmingly (adv.) |
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