squirmish
Definitions
showing signs of restlessness resulting from feelings of discomfort or distress.
Examples
“I think⟳ it embarrassed us a little when the Russians shot the fellow down and we denied that he was there, and the President later had to identify⟳ that as a "cover⟳ story". I remember⟳ the words, even. It made me feel⟳ a little squirmish.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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