I . v. a.
1.
Nip, squeeze, compress, gripe.
2.
Oppress, straiten, distress, afflict.
3.
Frost, nip, injure with frost.
4.
Press hard, try thoroughly.
II . v. n.
1.
Bear hard.
2.
Spare, stint, be niggardly, be parsimonious, be frugal, economize.
III . n.
1.
Nip, gripe.
2.
Gripe, pang, throe.
3.
Emergency, exigency, crisis, strait, difficulty, push, pressure, oppression.
4.
Crowbar, iron lever.
5.
Small quantity.