Calm and Squirm

Opposite meaning words

Calm verb - To free from distress or disturbance.

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Squirm is an antonym for calm.

Nearby Words: calmness, calmed, calming, calmly

Squirm verb - To make jerky or restless movements.

Usage example: the toddler squirmed the whole time we were in the waiting room

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Calm is an antonym for squirm.

Nearby Words: squirmy, squirming

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calm bit

squirm bit

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