squirm
US /skwɝːm/
UK /skwɝːm/
1.
retorcerse, contorsionarse, moverse inquieto
to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
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The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a retorcerse en su asiento durante la larga conferencia.
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He tried to squirm out of the tight grip.
Intentó retorcerse para liberarse del agarre apretado.
2.
sentirse incómodo, sentir vergüenza
to feel or show discomfort or embarrassment
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He began to squirm under the intense questioning.
Empezó a sentirse incómodo bajo el intenso interrogatorio.
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The awkward silence made everyone squirm.
El silencio incómodo hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.