Squirm and Vellicate

Squirm

Squirm verb - To make jerky or restless movements.
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Vellicate and squirm are semantically related In some cases you can use "Vellicate" instead a verb "Squirm".

Nearby Words: squirmy, squirming

Vellicate

Vellicate verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

Squirm and vellicate are semantically related in have a spasm topic. Sometimes you can use "Squirm" instead a verb "Vellicate".
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