pricking

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou a sensação de furar ou perfurar algo com um objeto pequeno e pontiagudo; também pode se referir a uma sensação de picada ou formigamento.

A noun referring to the action or sensation of being pierced or punctured with a small, sharp point.

1. Act of puncturingB2formal

   The action of making a small hole or mark on a surface with a sharp point.

   Perfuração

   • The pricking of the balloon caused a loud pop.
   • She felt a sharp pricking as the needle entered her skin.
   • The pricking of the paper with a pin left tiny holes.

   Sinônimosperforationpiercingprickpuncturestabsticking

• Verbo usado para furar ou marcar levemente uma superfície com um objeto pontiagudo, ou para causar uma sensação aguda e ardida.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hole or mark on the surface of something with a sharp point, or to cause a sharp, stinging sensation.

1. Make a small holeB1formal

   To pierce or make a tiny hole in something using a sharp object like a needle or thorn.

   Espetar

   • She pricked her finger while sewing a button.
   • The nurse pricked his arm with a needle to draw blood.
   • Be careful not to prick the balloon with that pin.

   Sinônimosborejablanceperforatepiercepuncturestab

2. Cause a stinging painB1formal

   To produce a sharp, sudden, stinging sensation on the skin or body.

   Causar dor aguda

   • The cold wind pricked his cheeks as he walked outside.
   • A thorn pricked her hand when she touched the rose bush.
   • The injection pricked for just a moment before it was over.

   Sinônimosburnpricklesmartstingtingle

3. Raise or erectB2formal

   To cause something to stand up or become raised, often referring to ears or head.

   Levantar

   • The dog pricked its ears at the sound of the doorbell.
   • He pricked his head up when he heard his name called.
   • The horse pricked its ears forward, alert to the noise.

   Sinônimoscockerectperkraise

   Antônimosdropflattenlower

4. Urge or provokeB2formal

   To stimulate or encourage someone to act, as if with a pointed stick.

   Incitar

   • His conscience pricked him to apologize for the mistake.
   • The coach pricked the team into action with a sharp whistle.
   • She was pricked by curiosity to explore the old attic.

   Sinônimosgoadimpelinciteneedleprodpromptprovokespurstimulateurge

   Antônimosdeterdiscouragedissuade

5. Cause a prickling sensationB2informal

   To produce a tingling or prickling feeling on the skin, often due to emotion or touch.

   Causar formigamento

   • The wool sweater pricked his skin, making him itch.
   • A feeling of fear pricked at the back of her neck.
   • The static electricity pricked his fingers when he touched the metal.

   Sinônimositchpricklestingtingle

6. Cause sharp emotional painC1formal

   To inflict a sudden, sharp emotional hurt, such as guilt or regret.

   Ferir emocionalmente

   • Her words pricked his pride, leaving him feeling wounded.
   • The memory of the argument pricked his conscience for days.
   • A pang of jealousy pricked her heart when she saw them together.

   Sinônimoscutgallhurtpiercestingwound

   Antônimoscomfortconsolereassuresoothe

7. Deliver a stingB1informal

   To cause a sharp, painful sensation similar to a sting from an insect or plant.

   Picar

   • The nettle pricked his leg, leaving a red welt.
   • A bee pricked her arm when she accidentally disturbed the hive.
   • The cactus spine pricked his finger, drawing a drop of blood.

   Sinônimosbiteburnsmartstingtingle

Variantes phrasalprick up