Prick
nounprik
Noun
the act of puncturing with a small point
“he gave the balloon a small prick”
Similar:PrickingType of:Punctureinsulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
obscene terms for penis
Verb
raise
“The dog pricked up his ears”
Type of:RearErectmake a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
“The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample”
Similar:PrickleType of:Piercecause a stinging pain
“The needle pricked his skin”
Type of:SufferHurtAcheto cause a sharp emotional pain
“The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience”
Type of:FireProvokeRaisestab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Similar:GoadType of:JabStabcause a prickling sensation
Similar:Prickledeliver a sting to
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