apprehension vs pinch

pinch vs apprehension

apprehension and pinch both are nouns.

apprehension is not a verb while pinch is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apprehension	Yes	No	No	No
pinch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, apprehension and pinch are synonyms defined as:

apprehension and pinch: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Other synonyms of apprehension include arrest, catch, collar, taking into custody.

apprehension (noun)	pinch (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	a squeeze with the fingers
the cognitive condition of someone who understands	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
painful expectation	a small sharp bite or snip
fearful expectation or anticipation	a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
	a slight but appreciable amount
	an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
	a painful or straitened circumstance

apprehension (verb)	pinch (verb)
	irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
	squeeze tightly between the fingers
	make ridges into by pinching together
	cut the top off
	make off with belongings of others

Difference between apprehension and pinch

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