English noun: squirm | |||
1. | squirm (act) the act of wiggling | ||
Synonyms | wiggle, wriggle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | motility, motion, move, movement | ||
English verb: squirm | |||
1. | squirm (motion) to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||
Samples | The prisoner writhed in discomfort. The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace. | ||
Synonyms | twist, worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | move | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | wrench | ||