visibly squirm

Frequency: 6.35.5 per million words

to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness, embarrassment, or discomfort

visiblyvisibly + VERB

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squirm

Examples (10)

  • When asked about his past, he began to visibly squirm in his seat.
  • The child visibly squirmed under his mother's stern gaze.
  • She couldn't help but visibly squirm as the awkward silence stretched on.
  • During the interrogation, the suspect started to visibly squirm, avoiding eye contact.
  • He would always visibly squirm whenever the topic of public speaking came up.
  • Even though he tried to act calm, his body language made him visibly squirm.
  • The uncomfortable truth made the politician visibly squirm during the interview.
  • Sitting in the cramped space for hours, she began to visibly squirm, desperate for room to stretch.
  • His attempt to deflect the question only made him visibly squirm more.
  • The harsh criticism caused the young artist to visibly squirm with humiliation.