Synonyms of pinprick

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noun

ˈpin-ˌprik 

as in puncture

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument

the nurse kindly put a decorated bandage over the pinprick from the injection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puncture
• prick
• punch
• tear
• slit
• pinhole
• perforation
• stab
• cut
• hollow
• groove
• gouge
• incision
• rupture
• break
• gash
• laceration
• slash
• rent
• notch
• rip

pinprick

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verb

as in to prick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prick
• thrust
• poke
• punch
• knife
• pike
• slice
• prong
• quill
• bayonet
• perforate
• gimlet
• poniard
• pink
• puncture
• riddle
• dirk
• cut
• lance
• spit
• stab
• spear
• jab
• pierce
• spindle
• spike
• gore
• transfix
• peck
• impale
• stick
• skewer
• run through
• harpoon
• pick
• transpierce