Synonyms of prickling

Noun

1. prickling, tingle, tingling, somesthesia, somaesthesia, somatesthesia, somatic sensation

usage: a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles

Verb

1. prickle, prick, prick, sting, twinge

usage: cause a prickling sensation

2. tingle, prickle, itch

usage: cause a stinging or tingling sensation

3. prickle, prick, pierce

usage: make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; "The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample"