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squirm vs wrench

wrench vs squirm

squirm and wrench both are nouns.

squirm and wrench both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squirm Yes No Yes No
wrench Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wrench is a hyponym of squirm; that is, wrench is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than squirm:
  • squirm: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
  • wrench: make a sudden twisting motion
squirm (noun) wrench (noun)
the act of wiggling a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
squirm (verb) wrench (verb)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
make a sudden twisting motion
Difference between squirm and wrench

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