raise vs prick

raise and prick both are nouns.

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

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

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

raise (verb)	prick (verb)
cause to become alive again	make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
increase the level of	deliver a sting to
raise the level or amount of something	stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
raise in rank or condition	to cause a sharp emotional pain
invigorate or heighten	to stick up
put an end to	cause a stinging pain
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project	cause a prickling sensation
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