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nip vs pinch

pinch vs nip

nip and pinch both are nouns.

nip and pinch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nip Yes No Yes No
pinch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nip and pinch are synonyms defined as:
  • nip and pinch: a small sharp bite or snip
As verbs, nip and pinch are synonyms defined as:
  • nip and pinch: squeeze tightly between the fingers
Other synonyms of nip include squeeze, tweet, twinge, twitch.
nip (noun) pinch (noun)
a small sharp bite or snip a squeeze with the fingers
a tart spicy quality the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the property of being moderately cold a small sharp bite or snip
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
a small drink of liquor a slight but appreciable amount
an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed
a painful or straitened circumstance
nip (verb) pinch (verb)
squeeze tightly between the fingers irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
sever or remove by pinching or snipping squeeze tightly between the fingers
give a small sharp bite to make ridges into by pinching together
cut the top off
make off with belongings of others
Difference between nip and pinch

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