Definition of Squirm

to move about in distress as a result of fear or shame

Examples of Squirm in a sentence

As the teacher told my parents about my bad behavior, I started to squirm in my chair.  🔊

The little boy knew he was going to squirm when the nurse approached him with the shot.  🔊

Because Heather does not like being touched, the thought of a massage makes her squirm.  🔊

The defendant is going to squirm under the prosecutor’s intense questioning.  🔊

Embarrassed about wetting herself in class, the child started to squirm in her chair.  🔊

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