Synonyms of nipped

nipped 1 of 2

adjective

as in chilled

Related Words

• chilled
• numbed
• asleep
• benumbed
• numb
• anesthetized
• deadened
• torpid
• blunted
• insensitive
• drugged
• dulled
• stupefied
• unfeeling
• dead
• cocainized
• unconscious
• obtunded
• senseless
• inanimate
• insensate
• insensible

Dissimilar Words

• feeling
• sensitive
• sensible
• awake

nipped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of nip

1

as in shaved

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument

I'm just going to nip these hedges, and then I'll be done with the work outside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaved
• cut
• clipped
• trimmed
• snipped
• cropped
• pruned
• bobbed
• mowed
• sheared
• pared
• docked
• polled
• cut back
• lopped (off)
• whittled
• pinched
• manicured
• curtailed
• shortened
• skived
• stumped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extended
• lengthened
• elongated

2

as in pinched

to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points

the puppy nipped her hand while playing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pinched
• held
• clasped
• clutched
• gripped
• grasped
• took
• tweaked
• crimped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• released
• sprang
• freed
• loosened
• loosed

3

as in stole

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

that guy nipped my wallet from the restaurant table when I turned away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stole
• swiped
• grabbed
• pinched
• lifted
• snatched
• nicked
• robbed
• pocketed
• filched
• purloined
• pilfered
• hooked
• appropriated
• ripped off
• picked
• snitched
• misappropriated
• boosted
• took
• made away with
• made off with
• hijacked
• thieved
• ran off with
• seized
• heisted
• plundered
• walked off with
• sacked
• pillaged
• looted
• rifled
• knocked over
• rustled
• poached
• burglarized
• collared
• grasped
• nailed
• kidnapped
• abducted
• carjacked
• sponged
• spirited
• shoplifted
• mooched
• shanghaied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchased
• bought
• presented
• gave
• contributed
• donated
• bestowed
• handed over

4

as in raced

to proceed or move quickly

I'll just nip off to the corner store for some milk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raced
• sped
• trotted
• hurried
• rushed
• scurried
• drove
• zipped
• flew
• chased
• traveled
• jumped
• scooted
• buzzed
• ran
• darted
• stepped
• blew
• dashed
• scuttled
• blasted
• tore
• bolted
• ripped
• zoomed
• rammed
• bowled
• hustled
• rustled
• jogged
• breezed
• whirled
• hastened
• whisked
• motored
• hurled
• blazed
• rocketed
• bundled
• bustled
• humped
• hurtled
• belted
• shot
• jetted
• careered
• pelted
• hied
• careened
• barreled
• galloped
• cracked (on)
• coursed
• beat it
• hared
• bombed
• flitted
• highballed
• scampered
• cannonballed
• stepped on it
• sprinted
• shook a leg
• made tracks
• got a move on
• streaked
• hotfooted (it)
• scudded
• scuffled
• whizzed
• stampeded
• beetled
• accelerated
• overtook
• quickened
• outpaced
• outstripped
• stepped out
• outran
• arrowed
• caught up
• beelined
• fast-forwarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crept
• poked
• dragged
• crawled
• lingered
• poked
• lagged
• strolled
• loitered
• hung (around or out)
• sauntered
• ambled
• dallied
• shuffled
• tarried
• dawdled
• plodded
• lumbered
• slowed (down or up)
• decelerated
• dillydallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nipped

Adjective

One standout style, with its elongated pointed nipped toe, is crafted in carbon fiber and galvanized in a car factory. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025

Verb

The Stars attempted to deal Robertson to the Kraken, but Robertson nipped that in the bud. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

As the defender swung his leg at the ball, Yamal nipped in ahead of him and was accidentally kicked by Digne. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Whatever the interpretation, unless it's nipped in the bud, it can be magnified by expansion across sites. — Andrew Zhyvolovych, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Incumbent Mayor Terry Lynne nipped Jaime Rivas by 25 votes in Saturday's Farmers Branch mayoral runoff, according to final but unofficial returns. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 June 2026

But Sweeney nipped that idea in the bud. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2026

To prove out the findings in real biology, Schramma stuck his arm back into the fish tank, nipped more leaves, and snapped microscope images of the cells within to measure Elodea’s actual packing fractions. — Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026

In 1968, an overzealous pup nipped a postman delivering mail to Balmoral Castle. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026

Merrimack College was eliminated by North Dakota, Providence College was bounced by Quinnipiac and the University of Connecticut was nipped by Michigan State on Thursday. — Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026