pinch vs twitch

twitch vs pinch

pinch and twitch both are nouns.

pinch and twitch both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pinch and twitch are synonyms defined as:

pinch and twitch: squeeze tightly between the fingers

Other synonyms of pinch include nip, squeeze, tweet, twinge.

pinch (noun)	twitch (noun)
a squeeze with the fingers	a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
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

pinch (verb)	twitch (verb)
irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear	make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
squeeze tightly between the fingers	squeeze tightly between the fingers
make ridges into by pinching together	move or pull with a sudden motion
cut the top off	toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
make off with belongings of others	move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

Difference between pinch and twitch

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