Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prickle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
itch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
prickle (noun) | itch (noun) |
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a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch |
a strong restless desire | |
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation |
prickle (verb) | itch (verb) |
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | have a strong desire or urge to do something |
cause a stinging or tingling sensation | have or perceive an itch |
cause a prickling sensation | scrape or rub as if to relieve itching |
cause to perceive an itch |