1. Move in a twisting or contorted motion (esp. when struggling)
   "The prisoner squirmed in discomfort";
   - writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, twist

1. The act of wiggling
   "The child's squirm made it difficult to put on their shoes";
   - wiggle, wriggle

Derived forms: squirming, squirms, squirmed

Type of: motility, motion, move, movement

Encyclopedia: Squirm