prickle vs prick

prickle and prick both are nouns.

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

As verbs, prickle and prick are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, prickle and prick are synonyms defined as:

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

Other hypernyms of prickle include sting, twinge.

prickle (noun)	prick (noun)
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf	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

prickle (verb)	prick (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn	make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause a stinging or tingling sensation	deliver a sting to
cause a prickling sensation	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