Synonyms of prickled

prickled

verb

past tense of prickle

as in pierced

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

• pierced
• poked
• stung
• pricked
• tickled
• penetrated
• punched
• tingled
• tapped
• punctured
• bored
• drilled
• perforated
• itched
• riddled
• holed
• broached
• hollowed
• excavated
• grooved
• gouged
• burrowed (into)