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.