Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squirm-away
phrasal verb
/skwɜːrm əˈweɪ/
Definition
To move away in a twisting or contorted motion, often in an attempt to escape or free oneself from a hold or uncomfortable situation.
Examples
- She tried to hold him tight, but he managed to squirm away.
- The puppy squirmed away from the kids who were trying to pet it.
- He felt the urge to squirm away from the awkward conversation.
Meaning
The act of wriggling or twisting one’s body to avoid being caught or to escape from an uncomfortable position.
Synonyms
- wiggle away
- slip away
- escape
