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as in stinging, pricking
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prickling
verbpresent participle of prickle
Synonyms of prickling (Entry 2 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.
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