squirm
/skwɜrm/
verb
- To twist or move the body from side to side, often because of discomfort, nervousness, or embarrassment.
- She squirmed with embarrassment when the teacher called on her without warning.
- The little boy began to squirm in his seat during the long car ride.
- The worm squirmed on the sidewalk after the rain.
- To feel or show great discomfort, embarrassment, or shame.
- He squirmed when his boss mentioned the mistake in front of everyone.
- The audience squirmed during the awkward scene in the movie.
- I squirmed at the thought of having to give a speech.
Antonyms
noun
- A twisting or wriggling movement.
- The fish gave a quick squirm and slipped out of his hands.
- With a squirm, the toddler tried to escape from the bath.
- She felt a squirm of discomfort as the dentist approached.