Pricking — synonyms, definition

1. pricking (Noun)

prick

pricking (Noun) — The act of puncturing with a small point.

puncture

2. pricking (Verb)

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pricking (Verb) — Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn. ex. "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"

pricking (Verb) — Cause a stinging pain. ex. "The needle pricked his skin"

pricking (Verb) — Raise. ex. "The dog pricked up his ears"

pricking (Verb) — Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

pricking (Verb) — Cause a prickling sensation.

pricking (Verb) — To cause a sharp emotional pain. ex. "The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience"

pricking (Verb) — Deliver a sting to.

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