Synonyms of prickle

prickle 1 of 2

verb

as in to pierce

to cause or experience an unpleasant feeling that is like the feeling of having many small, sharp points against your skin

The burrs were prickling my arm.

The wool sweater prickled my skin.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pierce
• poke
• sting
• tickle
• prick
• penetrate
• punch
• bore
• tingle
• perforate
• puncture
• itch
• hole
• tap
• drill
• hollow
• broach
• riddle
• gouge
• excavate
• burrow (into)
• groove

prickle

2 of 2

noun

as in spike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spike
• barb
• snag
• sticker
• tine
• prong
• nose
• jag
• apex
• tip
• pinpoint
• pike
• end
• cusp
• point
• nib