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needling
UK
/ˈniː.dlɪŋ/
US
/ˈni.dlɪŋ/
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needling
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe sensations or persistent teasing.
Synonyms
needlelike
antagonizing
ribbing
annoying
irritating
nagging
pestering
prodding
goading
taunting
teasing
provoking
needling
noun
needlings
pl
подшучивание
His constant needling made her feel uncomfortable.
Его постоянное подшучивание заставляло её чувствовать себя некомфортно.
иглоукалывание
She went to a clinic for needling to relieve her back pain.
Она пошла в клинику на иглоукалывание, чтобы облегчить боль в спине.
Synonyms
taunting
mocking
teasing
harassment
provocation
needle
verb
needling
Gerund
needled
Past Simple
needled
Past Participle
needling
Gerund
UK
/ˈniː.dl̩/
US
/ˈni.dl̩/
подкалывать
He likes to needle his brother about his new haircut.
Ему нравится подкалывать брата по поводу его новой стрижки.
дразнить
She would often needle her friend about his fear of heights.
Она часто дразнила своего друга из-за его страха высоты.
Additional translations
протыкивать
тыкать
Synonyms
prick
pierce
puncture
infiltrate
stab
needle
gerund / present participle
needling
Synonyms
piercing
teasing
taunting
provoking
provocative
goading
irritating
annoying
nagging
pestering
antagonizing
needle-like
pricking
Definitions
needling
gerund / present participle
Causing a sharp, pricking sensation similar to that produced by needles.
She complained of a needling pain in her shoulder.
Persistently teasing or provoking in a subtle manner.
His needling remarks made the meeting uncomfortable.
needling
noun
The act of pricking or piercing with a needle.
The needling of the fabric was done carefully to avoid any damage.
A form of teasing or provoking someone in a subtle or persistent manner.
His constant needling about her work habits eventually got on her nerves.
needle
verb
To provoke or annoy someone, especially by persistent criticism or questioning.
She needled him about his lack of punctuality until he finally snapped.
To sew or pierce with or as if with a needle.
She needled the fabric with precision to create an intricate design.
needle
gerund / present participle
Persistently provoking or irritating; characterized by continual teasing or prodding.
Her needling comments during the meeting made everyone uneasy.
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