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enkindle vs prick

prick vs enkindle

enkindle is not a noun while prick is a noun.

enkindle and prick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enkindle No No Yes No
prick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prick is a hyponym of enkindle; that is, prick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enkindle:
  • enkindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • prick: to cause a sharp emotional pain
enkindle (noun) prick (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point
obscene terms for penis
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
enkindle (verb) prick (verb)
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause to start burning deliver a sting to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
to cause a sharp emotional pain
to stick up
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between enkindle and prick

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