prick vs impression

impression vs prick

prick and impression both are nouns.

prick is a verb but impression is not a verb.

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

As nouns, impression is a hypernym of prick; that is, impression is a word with a broader meaning than prick:

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

Other hypernyms of prick include depression, imprint.

prick (noun)	impression (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	an impressionistic portrayal of a person
obscene terms for penis	the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous	(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
a depression scratched or carved into a surface	an outward appearance
	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

prick (verb)	impression (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 prick and impression

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