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to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
to cause discomfort or distress
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
to take someone into custody
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Informalthe act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
an act of taking someone into custody
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
a critical, urgent situation that demands quick response
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
a condition of hardship, scarcity, or tightness, often financial or material
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