✂️nip

verb
/nɪp/

Meaning

To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

Example Sentences

The cold wind will nip your fingers.

The cold wind nipped at my face.

Example Expressions

nip in the bud

Synonyms

pinch, bite, snap, snip, squeeze, clip
Entry 1
pinch, bite, snap, snip
Entry 2
pinch, bite, squeeze, clip

Antonyms

release, encourage, foster, let go
Entry 1
release, encourage, foster
Entry 2
release, let go

Collocations

nip off, nip at, nip in the bud, nip quickly, nip gently, cold nip, frost nip, nip in bud
Entry 1
nip off, nip at, nip in the bud
Entry 2
nip quickly, nip gently, nip at, cold nip, frost nip, nip in bud

More Example Sentences

I really like panipuri.

What will be the result of the unipolar superpower state terrorism of the present world?

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to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
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To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

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