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prickle

verb

/ˈprɪkəl/

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

make someone's skin prickle

tingle, sting, itch, irritate, smart

soothe, calm

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

to understand or explain something wrongly

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

To grow, advance, or create something over time.

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

To support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim; to help or encourage the progress or deve...