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Synonyms & Antonyms of pricking
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in stinging, pinching
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms for pricking
pricking
verbpresent participle of prick
Synonyms of pricking (Entry 2 of 2)
as in poking, prickling
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