squalm

[skwäm]

squalm Definition

• 1. a sudden feeling of apprehension or doubt
• 2. a pang of conscience or moral unease

Using squalm: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squalm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I had a squalm of conscience about lying to my parents.

• Example

  She felt a squalm of fear when she saw the dark alley.

• Example

  He had a squalm of doubt about his decision to quit his job.

squalm Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squalm

• misgiving
• doubt
• qualm
• hesitation
• scruple

Antonyms for squalm

• certainty
• confidence

Phrases with squalm

• have no squalms

  to have no doubts or misgivings about something

  Example

  I have no squalms about accepting the job offer.

• squalm of nausea

  a sudden feeling of sickness or queasiness

  Example

  The smell of the rotten food gave me a squalm of nausea.

• squalm of anxiety

  a sudden feeling of anxiousness or nervousness

  Example

  The thought of giving a speech in front of a large audience gave her a squalm of anxiety.

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Summary: squalm in Brief

The term 'squalm' [skwäm] refers to a sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, or moral unease. It is often used to describe a pang of conscience or hesitation. Examples include 'I had a squalm of conscience about lying to my parents' and 'She felt a squalm of fear when she saw the dark alley.' Phrases like 'have no squalms' denote a lack of doubt, while 'squalm of nausea' and 'squalm of anxiety' describe sudden feelings of sickness or anxiousness.