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itch vs prickle

prickle vs itch

itch and prickle both are nouns.

itch and prickle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
itch Yes No Yes No
prickle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prickle is a hyponym of itch; that is, prickle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than itch:
  • itch: have or perceive an itch
  • prickle: cause a stinging or tingling sensation
Other hyponyms of itch include tickle, titillate, vellicate, tingle.
itch (noun) prickle (noun)
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
a strong restless desire
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
itch (verb) prickle (verb)
have a strong desire or urge to do something make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
have or perceive an itch cause a stinging or tingling sensation
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching cause a prickling sensation
cause to perceive an itch
Difference between itch and prickle

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