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To move, proceed or advance slowly and gradually
“We managed to worm our way towards the Champs-Elysees but could hear the protesters getting louder.”
To move or drag oneself along the ground
“I had to worm along the ground, parting the grass and mosses, and crawling beneath the vegetation like a wild boar.”
To insert or introduce in a stealthy way
“Never try to worm yourself into the good graces of your Brothers by pulling down the reputation of others.”
To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
To wriggle or twist the body, especially due to nervousness, discomfort or embarrassment
To remove worms from, usually with medication or treatment
To take or have a winding course
To intrude on someone else's territory, rights, business or personal affairs
A worthless or contemptible group of people
Plural for a generally tubular invertebrate
“A cicada begins its life as a worm in the ground.”
(computing) Plural for software designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner
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