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squirm Meaning in Portuguese (squirm significado em português)

contorcer-se
contorcer-se in English:squirm
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O significado de squirm em português é contorcer-se. (Mexer ou torcer o corpo de um lado para o outro, especialmente como resultado de nervosismo, embaraço ou desconforto.)

Definitions of Squirm

  1. 1
    verb
    contorcer-se

    To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness, embarrassment, or discomfort.

    Mexer ou torcer o corpo de um lado para o outro, especialmente como resultado de nervosismo, embaraço ou desconforto.

Example Sentences

“The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.”

A criança começou a se contorcer na cadeira durante a longa palestra.

“She tried not to squirm under his intense gaze.”

Ela tentou não se contorcer sob o olhar intenso dele.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

wrigglewrithefidgettwist

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In English:

remain stillrelaxsettle

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsquirms
past tensesquirmed
present participlesquirming

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

squirm out ofphrasal_verb

To avoid doing something or to escape from a difficult situation.