Pinch Synonyms and Antonyms

pĭnch
To be severely sparing in order to economize
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. scrape
  2. scrimp
  3. skimp
  4. stint
*To arrest
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. apprehend
  2. arrest
  3. seize
  4. detain
  5. nab
  6. pick up
  7. bust
  8. collar
  9. hold
  10. run-in
Antonyms:
  1. release
  2. free
A seizing and holding by law
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. apprehension
  2. arrest
  3. collar
  4. seizure
  5. bust
  6. pickup
  7. catch
  8. taking into custody
A squeeze with the fingers
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tweak
Very small amount
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. touch
  2. hint
  3. tinge
  4. mite
  5. jot
  6. speck
  7. soupçon
Antonyms:
  1. lot
Cut the top off
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. top
To take (money or property) wrongfully.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. steal

Words Related to Pinch

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Pinch Sentence Examples

  • The pinch was less today, and the pain gone instantly, replaced by heat and warmth.

  • I have to pinch myself every morning to make sure I'm not dreaming.

  • He hurriedly took a pinch of snuff.

  • There was a pinch and numbness as his fangs sank into her neck.

  • To prevent egg cracking whilst boiling, add a pinch of salt to the water.

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