arrest vs pinch

pinch vs arrest

arrest and pinch both are nouns.

arrest and pinch both are verbs.

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

As nouns, arrest and pinch are synonyms defined as:

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

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

arrest (noun)	pinch (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)	a squeeze with the fingers
the state of inactivity following an interruption	the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
	a small sharp bite or snip
	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

arrest (verb)	pinch (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
take into custody	squeeze tightly between the fingers
attract and fix	make ridges into by pinching together
cause to come to an abrupt stop	cut the top off
	make off with belongings of others

Difference between arrest and pinch

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