squirm visibly
Frequency: 6.51.1 per million words
To squirm in a way that is obvious to others.
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Examples (10)
- He squirmed visibly at the thought of his secret being revealed.
- The child began to squirm visibly when asked about the broken vase.
- She couldn't help but squirm visibly under the intense scrutiny of the interviewer.
- Every time the topic of public speaking came up, he would squirm visibly.
- Despite his efforts to remain composed, he squirmed visibly during the uncomfortable silence.
- The politician was seen to squirm visibly when pressed for details about the scandal.
- If you make him talk about his past mistakes, he will certainly squirm visibly.
- I could tell from the way she squirmed visibly that she was deeply embarrassed.
- The awkward question made the defendant squirm visibly in his seat.
- Even the tough-looking man started to squirm visibly under the harsh interrogation.