Privation and Pinch

Privation

Privation noun - The state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed.

Pinch and privation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pinch" instead a noun "Privation".

Pinch

Pinch noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Usage example: this labor pinch means that there'll be long lines at the checkouts

Privation and pinch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Privation" instead a noun "Pinch".

Nearby Words: pinched, pinching
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