NEEDLING Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word needling. (close relations)
needles
Best Alternative Words for NEEDLING
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| 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 | ||||||||
