Thorns Synonyms

One that makes another totally miserable by causing sharp pain and irritation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pains
  2. trials
A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. spines
  2. prickles
  3. irritants
  4. vexations
  5. troubles
  6. torments
  7. spurs
  8. spikes
  9. plagues
  10. pricks
  11. pains
  12. irritations
  13. inflictions
  14. discomforts
  15. barbs
  16. needles
  17. annoyances
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Thorns Sentence Examples

  • She and her mate have become even larger thorns in my side.

  • Hooks, thorns and prickles are characteristic of many South African plants.

  • Oops, did you just fall into a pit of thorns?

  • Lord Stanley was the prime favourite as an occupant of this bed of thorns, and it has been said that he was actually offered the crown.

  • They are viciously armed with thorns and have leathery, dark green foliage.

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