twitch vs pinch

pinch vs twitch

twitch and pinch both are nouns.

twitch and pinch both are verbs.

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

As verbs, twitch and pinch are synonyms defined as:

twitch and pinch: squeeze tightly between the fingers

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

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

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

Difference between twitch and pinch

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