impression vs prick

prick vs impression

impression and prick both are nouns.

impression is not a verb while prick is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
impression	Yes	No	No	No
prick	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, prick is a hyponym of impression; that is, prick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impression:

impression: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
prick: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

Other hyponyms of impression include dimple, channel, groove, dimple, dip, dent, incision, scratch, slit, droop, sag, crease, crinkle, furrow, line, seam, wrinkle, chap, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure.

impression (noun)	prick (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person	the act of puncturing with a small point
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another	obscene terms for penis
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster	insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
an outward appearance	a depression scratched or carved into a surface
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
a clear and telling mental image
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
all the copies of a work printed at one time
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

impression (verb)	prick (verb)
	make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
	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 impression and prick

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