Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dent | Yes | No | Yes | No |
prick (noun) | dent (noun) |
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the act of puncturing with a small point | an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) |
obscene terms for penis | an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) |
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | a depression scratched or carved into a surface |
a depression scratched or carved into a surface |
prick (verb) | dent (verb) |
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | make a depression into |
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 |