needle

The word “needle” has 2 syllables: nee-dle

It's pronounced as /ˈniː.dəl/

What is synonym and antonym for needle?

In the thesaurus, “needle” has 25 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for needle

noun
1. A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
2. Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
3. A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.
4. A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
5. A needle-like leaf found on some conifers.
6. A strong beam resting on props, used as a temporary support during building repairs.
7. (usually preceded by the) The death penalty carried out by lethal injection.
8. A text string that is searched for within another string. (see: needle in a haystack).
verb
1. To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
2. To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
3. To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.

She carefully threaded the needle before starting to sew.
The doctor gently inserted the needle into the patient's arm to draw blood for testing.
His fear of needles made him anxious about getting a flu shot at the doctor's office.
The tailor used a fine needle to make intricate embroidery designs on the fabric.
The compass needle pointed north, guiding them through the forest.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needle, such as: assuage, badger, bait, bedevil, beg, bother, commend.

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