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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

They've been led to believe he's got near-magical abilities to wriggle out of legal trouble, so why should they doubt he can do it again?

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024

Ms Rayner vowed to "get tough" with developers who tried to "wriggle out" of their social obligations.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2023

“Somehow I managed to wriggle out of that sweater and kept running,” she recalled.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2023

"You needn't think you can wriggle out of telling me!"

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

wriggle out of

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