Thesaurus
To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Synonyms of prickle
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 & Near Synonyms for prickle
prickle
noun
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on prickle
What made you want to look up prickle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!
- Which is a synonym of fuliginous?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share prickle
Time Traveler for prickle
The first known use of prickle was in the 15th century
See more words from the same century