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prick vs evoke

evoke vs prick

prick is a noun but evoke is not a noun.

prick and evoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prick Yes No Yes No
evoke No No Yes No
As verbs, evoke is a hypernym of prick; that is, evoke is a word with a broader meaning than prick:
  • prick: to cause a sharp emotional pain
  • evoke: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of prick include arouse, elicit, enkindle, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
prick (noun) evoke (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
prick (verb) evoke (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn call to mind
deliver a sting to evoke or provoke to appear or occur
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
to cause a sharp emotional pain summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
to stick up call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
cause a stinging pain
cause a prickling sensation
Difference between prick and evoke

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