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