1. past tense of squirm; twisted and turned the body in a wriggling motion, especially when uncomfortable or trying to escape
2. past tense of squirm; felt or showed embarrassment or discomfort in an awkward situation
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The child squirmed in his chair during the long meeting.
• She squirmed under the tight rope until she broke free.
• The worm squirmed when I picked it up.
• He squirmed with embarrassment when his mistake was pointed out.
• The student squirmed uncomfortably when asked about the missing homework.
• The fish squirmed in the net as the fisherman pulled it up.
• She squirmed away from her brother’s tickling fingers.