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Predisposed against giving or sharing
“He was a pinching man, and he liked his money dearly.”
The property of being miserly or unwilling to spend money
The act of stealing or misappropriating, especially of funds
Careful management of available resources
The action of arresting someone
Catching or apprehending someone
“Police managed to pinch two trespassers, but the others got away.”
Present participle for to apply pressure by squeezing
“I pinch my skin to try to wake myself up, but nothing happens.”
Present participle for to crush by being too tight, such as a foot by a shoe
“There's no point in buying shoes that will pinch your toes and cramp your feet all day long.”
Present participle for to cause or feel pain by applying pressure
“I did pinch a nerve, which caused my whole left side to tingle non-stop for the rest of the class.”
Present participle for to steal or take without permission
“The thieves didn't pinch the tapes of the show, for some reason, which suggests they were pretty discerning.”
Present participle for to live in a frugal way
“Moreover, currency was devalued, so Beethoven's yearly grants were not worth as much, and he had to pinch pennies late in his career.”
Present participle for to compress into small folds or ridges
Present participle for to squeeze, compress, or crush (especially something moist)
Present participle for to give reluctantly, resentfully or sparingly
Present participle for to wear away or cause damage through applied friction
Present participle for to obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
Present participle for to cause pain or injury to
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