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wriggle out of

VERB

extricate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bail out detach differentiate disengage disentangle extract liberate rescue

STRONG

clear deliver disburden disembarrass disencumber disinvolve free loose loosen release remove resolve separate sever untie withdraw

WEAK

difference discumber get off the hook get out from under let go let off pull out save one's neck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attach connect link unite

STRONG

combine confine hold join keep limit remain restrain stay

WEAK

entangle involve

Example Sentences

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He could manipulate the ball and wriggle out of tight areas.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

For decades, he tried to wriggle out of that typecasting to play kooks and himbos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

His attempt to wriggle out of a summons to congressional hearings about his business only served to dial up pressure from lawmakers.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2022

Rhodes loves to brag about his Yale Law education, which he clearly thought endowed him with the ability to wriggle out of legal consequences.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2022

Gwin moved on his shoulder, trying to wriggle out of his collar, which he liked as little as he liked the dog's leash Dustfinger always carried with him.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

wriggle out of

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