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prickle

verb
/ˈprɪkəl/

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Example Sentences

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

Example Expressions

make someone's skin prickle

Synonyms

tingle, sting, itch, irritate, smart

Antonyms

soothe, calm

Collocations

skin prickle, prickle with fear, prickle with excitement, prickle of heat

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