prick (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def to cause a sharp emotional pain
examples The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
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Hypernym arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
Incoming links
Hyponym arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

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