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Verb Concept
EN
writhe  wrestle  wriggle  worm  squirm
EN
To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) WordNet 3.0
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To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm. Wiktionary
To twist or contort the body; to be distorted. Wiktionary
To twist or contort the body. Wiktionary (translation)
EN
The prisoner writhed in discomfort WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Teachers often lose their patience when children wriggle in their seats. Wiktionary
IS A
move
HAS KIND
wrench
DERIVATION
wiggle
wiggler
tornado
twist
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist
Wiktionary
EN
wriggle, writhe
VerbAtlas
MOVE ONESELF va:0030f

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