Pierce and Prickle

Pierce

Pierce verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.
Usage example: pierced his ears with a needle

Prickle and pierce are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prickle" instead a verb "Pierce".

Prickle

Prickle verb - Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn.
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Synonyms for Prickle

Pierce and prickle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pierce" instead a verb "Prickle".

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