pinch vs apprehension

apprehension vs pinch

pinch and apprehension both are nouns.

pinch is a verb but apprehension is not a verb.

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

As nouns, pinch and apprehension are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

pinch (verb)	apprehension (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 pinch and apprehension

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