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squirm

pronunciation:: skwuhrm
parts of speech:: verb, noun
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part of speech:	verb
inflections:	squirms, squirming, squirmed
definition 1:	to twist the body about; wriggle. The boy squirmed in his chair because he had to go to the bathroom. synonyms: twist similar words: shift, wiggle, wriggle
definition 2:	to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Ashton squirmed when the spider moved closer. similar words: blush, flinch, smart, wince
related words:	toss

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a twisting movement; the act of squirming. Kenny got out of the tight sweater with a wiggle and a squirm. similar words: twist, wiggle
derivations:	squirmy (adj.), squirmingly (adv.)

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