Squirm Synonyms and Antonyms

skwûrm
To move or proceed with short irregular motions up and down or from side to side
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wriggle
  2. wiggle
  3. writhe
  4. twist
  5. worm
  6. squiggle
  7. fidget
  8. waggle
  9. contort
  10. shift
  11. toss
  12. turn
  13. wrestle
Antonyms:
  1. sit-still
To twist and turn, as in pain, struggle, or embarrassment
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. agonize
  2. toss
  3. turn
  4. writhe
The act of wiggling
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wiggle
  2. wriggle

Words Related to Squirm

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Squirm Sentence Examples

  • It was her turn to squirm in her chair.

  • She finally managed to squirm from his embrace.

  • He knew it was not, but wanted to make her squirm a little for breaking her promise.

  • His arms tightened around her as she tried to squirm away.

  • She managed to squirm free of his arms for a second and started to scream, but he clamped a grimy hand over her mouth.

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