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.
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Another word for pinch
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
- (Slang)
A seizing and holding by law:
apprehension, arrest, seizure. (Slang) bust, collar, pickup. See law
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