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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