prick vs raise

prick and raise both are nouns.

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

As verbs, raise is a hypernym of prick; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than prick:

Other hypernyms of prick include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke.

prick (noun)	raise (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	the act of raising something
obscene terms for penis	increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous	the amount a salary is increased
a depression scratched or carved into a surface	an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

prick (verb)	raise (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	cause to become alive again
deliver a sting to	increase the level of
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	raise the level or amount of something
to cause a sharp emotional pain	raise in rank or condition
to stick up	invigorate or heighten
cause a stinging pain	put an end to
cause a prickling sensation	bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
	multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
	cause to be heard or known; express or utter
	put forward for consideration or discussion
	activate or stir up
	establish radio communications with
	pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
	cause to assemble or enlist in military
	bet more than the previous player
	bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
	construct, build, or erect
	cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
	create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	raise from a lower to a higher position
	cause to puff up with a leaven
	move upwards
	collect funds for a specific purpose
	look after a child until it is an adult
	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
	register formally as a participant or member