Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pinch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sneak | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
pinch (noun) | sneak (noun) |
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a squeeze with the fingers | someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police |
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions |
a small sharp bite or snip | a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible |
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 (adjective) | sneak (adjective) |
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed |
pinch (verb) | sneak (verb) |
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irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | to go stealthily or furtively |
squeeze tightly between the fingers | make off with belongings of others |
make ridges into by pinching together | pass on stealthily |
cut the top off | put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner |
make off with belongings of others |