squirmed

verb

1
To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
“The prisoner managed to squirm out of the straitjacket.”
syn:wriggle writhe
2
To twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment.
“I recounted the embarrassing story in detail just to watch him squirm.”
syn:fidget
3
To evade a question, an interviewer etc.

Synonyms

fidget wriggle writhe

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