Another word for pinch

pinch Synonyms

pinch

n.

squeeze, compression, nip, nipping, grasp, grasping, pressure, cramp, contraction, confinement, limitation, hurt, torment.

pinch Synonyms

pinch

v.

To squeeze
nip, crimp, cramp, tweak, compress, press, grasp.
*To steal
take, filch, rob; see steal.
*To arrest
apprehend, detain, hold; see arrest 1.

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Another word for pinch

verb

To be severely sparing in order to economize:
scrape, scrimp, skimp, stint. Idioms: pinch pennies, tighten (one's) belt. See save
(Slang)
To take (another's property) without permission:
filch, pilfer, purloin, snatch, steal, thieve. (Informal) lift, swipe. (Slang) cop, heist, hook, nip¹, rip off, snitch. Idiom: make (or walk) off with. See crimes, give
(Slang)
To take into custody as a prisoner:
apprehend, arrest, seize. (Informal) nab, pick up. (Slang) bust, collar, run in. See law