Wriggle Synonyms

rĭgəl
To move or proceed with short irregular motions up and down or from side to side
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. squiggle
  2. squirm
  3. waggle
  4. wiggle
  5. worm
  6. writhe
To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. squirm
  2. twitch
  3. writhe
  4. wiggle
  5. worm
  6. crawl
  7. twist
  8. slink
  9. dodge
  10. convulse
  11. evade
  12. ooze
  13. snake
  14. turn
  15. wrestle
  16. wind
  17. zigzag
The act of wiggling
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wiggle
  2. squirm

Words Related to Wriggle

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Wriggle Sentence Examples

  • From time to time she performs a nesting wriggle.

  • There does not seem to be much wriggle room there.

  • A harness is generally a better choice for more energetic animals because they cannot wriggle out of it as they can with a traditional collar.

  • Elise snapped, tossing a glance over her shoulder at the brunette trying to wriggle free of her.

  • The thought of killing vamps made his adrenaline pick up and his magic wriggle free from the tight grip he had on it.

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