pinch vs arrest

arrest vs pinch

pinch and arrest both are nouns.

pinch and arrest both are verbs.

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

As nouns, pinch and arrest are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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

Difference between pinch and arrest

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