pinpricks

[US]/ˈpɪnprɪks/
[UK]/ˈpɪnprɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.small holes made by a pin; minor annoyances or irritations

Phrases & Collocations

pinpricks of light

pinpricks of pain

pinpricks of fear

pinpricks of doubt

pinpricks of joy

pinpricks of anxiety

pinpricks of irritation

pinpricks of discomfort

pinpricks of hope

pinpricks of awareness

Example Sentences

she felt pinpricks of anxiety before the presentation.

he noticed pinpricks of pain in his arm after the workout.

the child jumped at the pinpricks of static electricity.

she experienced pinpricks of joy when she received the news.

he felt pinpricks of doubt about his decision.

the fabric had tiny pinpricks that made it uncomfortable.

she saw pinpricks of light in the dark sky.

his fingers felt pinpricks from the cold.

there were pinpricks of laughter among the crowd.

she could feel pinpricks of excitement as the event approached.

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