SQUIRM Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word squirm. (close relations)
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| wriggle | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of wiggling verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| writhe | verbv | |||||
verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| fidget | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion verb • move restlessly | ||||||
| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||
| contort | verbv | |||||
verb • twist and press out of shape | ||||||
| twitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition verb • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • squeeze tightly between the fingers • move or pull with a sudden motion | ||||||
| wiggle | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of wiggling verb • move to and fro | ||||||
| worm | nounn | |||||
noun • any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect • a software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network • screw thread on a gear with the teeth of a worm wheel or rack verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||
| wrestle | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force • engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • engage in a wrestling match | ||||||
