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

One day a duck zinged out of the river, nipped at his Mini-Whopper. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Begin the gauntlet against the Hoosiers, who nipped the Buckeyes 13-10 in last season's Big Ten championship. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Over the years, the Raiders have nipped the Chiefs here and there, which is typical across divisional play. — Pete Sweeney october 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

And nipped any indication that Williams was taunting the 45-year-old coach in the bud. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Cristopher Sanchez worked six effective innings to become the majors’ first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday. — Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

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