Synonyms for squirm

Noun

1. wiggle, wriggle, squirm, motion, movement, move, motility

usage: the act of wiggling

Verb

1. writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist, move

usage: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"