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NEEDLES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word needles. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word needles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NEEDLES

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prickles
nounn
noun

• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

verb

• cause a prickling sensation

• cause a stinging or tingling sensation

• make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn

spines
nounn
noun

• the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

• any sharply pointed projection

• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

• the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved

• a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin

thorns
nounn
noun

• something that causes irritation and annoyance

• a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

• a Germanic character of runic origin

goad
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

verb

• give heart or courage to

• urge with or as if with a goad

• stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

• annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

tease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

verb

• annoy persistently

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

• tear into pieces

• raise the nap of (fabrics)

• disentangle and raise the fibers of

• separate the fibers of

• mock or make fun of playfully

• ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

acerate leaf
nounn
noun

• the leaf of a conifer

phonograph needle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

Best Hypernyms For NEEDLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for needles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
beset chevvy chevy chivvy chivy harass harry hassle implement plague pointer prickle provoke stylus
Phrases (1)
simple leaf

Alternatives for PRICKLES

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