prick vs scotch

scotch vs prick

prick and scotch both are nouns.

prick is not an adjective while scotch is an adjective.

prick and scotch both are verbs.

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

As nouns, scotch is a hyponym of prick; that is, scotch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prick:

prick: a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scotch: a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

Other hyponyms of prick include score.

prick (noun)	scotch (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point	a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
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 (adjective)	scotch (adjective)
	avoiding waste

prick (verb)	scotch (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	make a small cut or score into
deliver a sting to	hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
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 scotch

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