Top synonyms for “pinch”: abstract, apprehension, arrest, cabbage, catch, collar, crimp, emergency, and 27 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)“the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar”
- (noun)a squeeze with the fingers
- (noun)a small sharp bite or snip
- (noun)a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action“he never knew what to do in an emergency”
- (noun)a slight but appreciable amount“this dish could use a touch of garlic”
- (noun)an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
- (noun)a painful or straitened circumstance“the pinch of the recession”
- (verb)irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear“smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth”
- (verb)cut the top off“top trees and bushes”
- (verb)squeeze tightly between the fingers“He pinched her behind”
- (verb)make ridges into by pinching together
- (verb)make off with belongings of others
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "pinch"?
Common synonyms for "pinch" include abstract, apprehension, arrest, cabbage, catch, collar. Our thesaurus lists 35 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "pinch" mean?
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) Example: "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
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