Worming — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Worming
Worming (verb)
- to move or proceed sinuously or insidiously
- to proceed or make (one's way) insidiously or deviously
- to insinuate or introduce (oneself) by devious or subtle means
- to get oneself into (a desired position, situation, etc.) in a gradual and usually clever or dishonest way
- to get (information) from (someone) by asking many questions, by using clever methods of persuasion, etc.
- to avoid doing (something) in usually a clever or dishonest way
Worming (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits
"neighborhoods worming into lands reserved for wildlife"
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to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
"over a period of several years, the undercover agent was able to worm his way into the drug kingpin's confidence"
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to move slowly with the body close to the ground
"the cat silently wormed along the ground as it snuck up on the bird"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Worming
The most common words with a similar meaning to Worming:
Word Forms of Worming
Inflections: wormed, worms, wormed into, worming into, worms into, wormed out of, worming out of, worms out of
Origin & Etymology of Worming
First known use: 1610i
Frequently Asked Questions about Worming
What does "Worming" mean?
"Worming" means to move or proceed sinuously or insidiously. As a verb, it is defined as: to move or proceed sinuously or insidiously. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Worming"?
Other words for "Worming" include creeping, encroaching, inching, infiltrating, insinuating, slipping, sneaking and winding. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Worming" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Worming"?
There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Worming". Common alternatives include creeping, encroaching, inching, infiltrating, insinuating, slipping, sneaking, winding, working in and wriggling.
How do you use "Worming" in a sentence?
Examples of "Worming" in a sentence: "neighborhoods worming into lands reserved for wildlife"; "over a period of several years, the undercover agent was able to worm his way into the drug kingpin's confidence"; "the cat silently wormed along the ground as it snuck up on the bird".
Is "Worming" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Worming" is a verb.
What is the origin of the word "Worming"?
First known use: 1610i.
What is another word for "Worming" meaning "to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits"?
When "Worming" (verb) means to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits, synonyms include creeping, encroaching and inching.
What is another word for "Worming" meaning "to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way"?
When "Worming" (verb) means to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way, synonyms include infiltrating, insinuating, slipping, sneaking, winding and working in.