Definitions
- Describing a twisting or turning movement, often with some effort or discomfort. - Referring to a slow and gradual movement, such as a snake or worm. - Talking about a subtle or controlled movement, such as adjusting one's position in a chair.
- Describing a wriggling movement that is more intense or uncomfortable. - Referring to a restless or fidgety movement, often due to nervousness or discomfort. - Talking about a reaction to an unpleasant or embarrassing situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve twisting or turning movements.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical discomfort.
- 3Both can be used to describe movements of animals or humans.
- 4Both can be used to describe reactions to situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Squirm implies a more intense and uncomfortable movement than wriggle.
- 2Cause: Squirm often implies a reaction to an unpleasant or embarrassing situation, while wriggle does not have this connotation.
- 3Speed: Wriggle can imply a slower and more gradual movement than squirm.
- 4Control: Wriggle can imply a more subtle or controlled movement than squirm.
- 5Animals: Wriggle is more commonly used to describe the movement of snakes or worms, while squirm is more commonly used to describe the movement of mammals or humans.
Remember this!
Wriggle and squirm are synonyms that both describe twisting or turning movements. However, squirm implies a more intense and uncomfortable movement, often as a reaction to an unpleasant or embarrassing situation. In contrast, wriggle can imply a slower and more controlled movement, often without any particular cause or connotation.
