Synonyms for pinch

Other words for “pinch”, grouped by meaning.

We found 34 synonyms for “pinch”. The most common are touch, hint, tinge, mite, jot.

noun a slight but appreciable amount

noun a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

noun a small sharp bite or snip

Synonymsnip

noun a squeeze with the fingers

Synonymstweak

noun the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb squeeze tightly between the fingers

verb make ridges into by pinching together

Synonymscrimp

verb make off with belongings of others

verb cut the top off

Synonymstop

verb irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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