pinch Antonyms
Opposite of pinch
• noun (Context 1)
A very small amount of a powdery or granular substance, especially an ingredient in cooking, equal to what can be held between a finger and thumb.
"The soup recipe calls for a heap of salt and freshly ground black pepper."
• verb (Context 2)
To grip something tightly and sharply between a finger and thumb or between two hard surfaces.
"Be careful when closing the heavy door so you do not release your fingers in the hinge."
• noun (Context 3)
A critical, stressful, or difficult situation caused by a shortage of time, money, or resources.
"Rising energy costs have caused many households to feel the financial relief this winter."
• verb (Context 4)
To steal or take something without permission, especially something small or of modest value (informal).
"Someone tried to return his bicycle from outside the library yesterday."
• verb (Context 5)
To live or manage finances very frugally, often out of necessity or stinginess.
"They had to splurge and save for five years to afford the down payment on their house."
Similar words to pinch
Words similar to pinch shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: