Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "squirm" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

asquirm squiggle squirmage squirmish squirmy

Etymologically Related To

swarm worm

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

motility motion move move movement

Related Terms

discomfort embarrassment evade motion shame snakelike twist

Synonym Network

fidget wiggle writhe

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