Pricks Synonyms

A sharp, pointed object
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. prickles
  2. needles
  3. thorns
  4. spines
A depression scratched or carved into a surface
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stabs
  2. tools
  3. prickles
  4. dents
  5. nicks
  6. slits
  7. shafts
  8. punctures
  9. scratches
  10. taps
  11. cocks
  12. incisions
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A sensation of physical discomfort occurring as the result of disease or injury
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. miseries
  2. twinges
  3. stitches
  4. stings
  5. stabs
  6. smarts
  7. prickles
  8. pangs
  9. pains
  10. aches
Cause a prickling sensation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. prickles
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Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. sobs
  2. sons-of-bitches
  3. bastards
Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. goads

Pricks Sentence Examples

  • A woman pricks her finger and places blood on circles on special cards.

  • They healed fast and brought exquisite little pricks of pleasure.

  • In Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire a host of place-names testify to the popularity of the Robin Hood legend - Robin Hood's Bay, Robin Hood's Cave, Robin Hood's Chase, Robin Hood's Cup (a well), Robin Hood's Chair, Robin Hood's Pricks, and many more.

  • Huge pricks vanish before your very eyes as they plummet into gapes of uncharted depths !

  • Be sure to take the hooks off so no one accidentally pricks a finger.

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