squirm meaning

squirm as a verb

1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
   • The prisoner writhed in discomfort
   • The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace

   Synonyms: writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, twist

   Type of: move

   Kinds: wrench

   Related forms: squirmer

squirm as a noun

1. the act of wiggling

   Synonyms: wiggle, wriggle

   Type of: motion

How to pronounce squirm

squirm is pronounced /skwɝm/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with squirm

• firm
• term
• confirm
• affirm
• worm
• germ
• reaffirm
• berm
• herm
• sperm
• therm
• infirm
• reconfirm