Pricking and Propel

Pricking

Pricking noun - The act of puncturing with a small point.
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Synonyms for Pricking

Propel and pricking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propel" instead a verb "Pricking".

Nearby Words: prick, prickly, prickle, pricked, pricker

Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Pricking and propel are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Pricking" with "Propel", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling
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