PRICKLING Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in stinging

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verb

present participle of prickle

as in poking

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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For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024

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