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Synonyms for

Prick

/ prɪk / Another word for prick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

dent bastard whoreson shaft bite putz sonofabitch shit prickle goad motherfucker cock dick cockup incision peter sting scratch dickhead tool cocksucker slit prickup sob pricking

Synonyms by register

Formal

pierce puncture penetrate

Informal

jab poke sting nick

Literary

sting thorn goad

Antonyms

soothe comfort heal ease calm placate appease

Common collocations

  • prick of conscience
  • prick the balloon
  • prick up ears
  • prick a hole
  • prick the skin
  • prick the bubble

Word family

noun prick
verb prick
adjective prickly

Usage note

The word 'prick' can be used literally to mean to make a small hole, but it is also used figuratively to mean to cause a sharp, stinging pain or a pang of guilt. As a noun, it can also be a vulgar term for a penis.

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