Synonyms of prickles

prickles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of prickle

as in pokes

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

• pokes
• pierces
• pricks
• stings
• tickles
• holes
• penetrates
• punctures
• punches
• itches
• tingles
• bores
• perforates
• taps
• drills
• riddles
• broaches
• hollows
• grooves
• excavates
• burrows (into)
• gouges

prickles

2 of 2

noun

plural of prickle

as in spikes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spikes
• barbs
• snags
• stickers
• prongs
• tines
• jags
• apices
• noses
• tips
• pikes
• cusps
• pike
• pinpoints
• ends
• apexes
• nibs
• points