Synonyms for squirm
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : skwurm |
| Phonetic Transcription : skwÉœrm |
Top 10 synonyms for squirm Other synonyms for the word squirm
Définition of squirm
Origin :- 1690s, originally referring to eels, of unknown origin; sometimes associated with worm or swarm, but perhaps rather imitative. Related: Squirmed; squirming.
- verb wiggle, fidget
- Then it will be our friend the Financial Field's turn to squirm!
- Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
- I wanted to tell you and have the fun of watchin' you squirm.
- Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- The animal continued to squirm but did not offer to come nearer.
- Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
- I tell you I wanted to see him squirm for the honour of the craft.
- Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
- And say, maybe Her Stoutness didn't enjoy watchin' us squirm.
- Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford
- Never knew I had a conscience that could make me squirm so much.
- Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
- The boy became all limbs trying to squirm down from his father's shoulders.
- Extract from : « Martian V.F.W. » by G.L. Vandenburg
- And for her part she was prepared to take it, damp or clammy as it might be, without a squirm.
- Extract from : « Elsie Marley, Honey » by Joslyn Gray
- Course that gets a squirm out of him, like I hoped it would.
- Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford
- He had to shorten his stride in taking it, which made him squirm more than usual.
- Extract from : « The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon » by Jos Maria Gordon
Antonyms for squirm
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