squirm

verb10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

Used to describe squirming due to physical or emotional discomfort.

To squirm in a way that is obvious to others.

To squirm without making any sound, often out of embarrassment or anxiety.

A common phrase for showing discomfort, nervousness, or embarrassment while seated.

To escape from a physical hold by twisting and turning.

To squirm at the thought or mention of something unpleasant.

To try to move away from someone or something by twisting the body.

To cause someone to feel very embarrassed or uncomfortable.