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pinch
Synonyms and Antonyms of pinch
1
an instance of theft
2
the act of taking into oneʼs control by authority of law
apprehension, arrest, arrestment, bust [slang], collar
3
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
crunch, dearth, deficiency, deficit, drought (also drouth), failure, famine, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, lack, lacuna, paucity, poverty, scantiness, scarceness, scarcity, shortage, undersupply, want
Synonym Discussion of pinch
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- an important juncture in our country's history
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- provide for exigencies
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- the presence of mind needed to deal with emergencies
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- contingency plans
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- come through in a pinch
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- in dire straits
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- a crisis of confidence
pinch
Synonyms and Antonyms of pinch
1
to squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points
2
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
make away with, make off with, run off with, walk off with
3
to take or keep under oneʼs control by authority of law
4
to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
pinch pennies
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