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Wormy

Containing a worm; abounding with worms.

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Similar meaning 4

Submissive 84% connected

Inclined or ready to submit; acknowledging one's inferiority; yielding; obedient; humble.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Submissive 84% connected

Inclined or ready to submit; acknowledging one's inferiority; yielding; obedient; humble.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Worn 84% connected

of Wear

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Worn 84% connected

of Wear

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Worm 74% connected

A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Worm 74% connected

A creeping or a crawling animal of any kind or size, as a serpent, caterpillar, snail, or the like.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Cringing 92% connected

of Cringe

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Groveling 92% connected

of Grovel

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Grovelling 92% connected

of Grovel

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vermiculate 92% connected

To form or work, as by inlaying, with irregular lines or impressions resembling the tracks of worms, or appearing as if formed by the motion of worms.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Worm-eaten 92% connected

Eaten, or eaten into, by a worm or by worms; as, worm-eaten timber.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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