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Synonyms of needle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin
- the nurse inserted the needle into his vein and collected some blood for testing
Synonyms for needle
- hype
- [slang],
- hypodermic,
- hypodermic needle,
- hypodermic syringe,
- syringe
needle
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of needle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
- we needled him mercilessly for thinking that he had any chance of being the prom date for the school's most popular girl
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2
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
- quit needling me! I'll take out the trash in a minute!
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The first known use of needle was before the 12th century
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