Synonyms for tickle

Synonyms for (noun) tickle

Synonyms: tickle, tickling, titillation

Definition: the act of tickling

Similar words: touch, touching

Definition: the act of putting two things together with no space between them

Usage: at his touch the room filled with lights


Synonyms: tickle

Definition: a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

Similar words: cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation

Definition: a sensation localized on the skin


Synonyms for (verb) tickle

Synonyms: tickle

Definition: touch or stroke lightly

Usage: The grass tickled her calves

Similar words: fondle, caress

Definition: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

Usage: He caressed her face; They fondled in the back seat of the taxi


Synonyms: thrill, tickle, vibrate

Definition: feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

Usage: he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine

Similar words: excite, stimulate, stir, shake, shake up

Definition: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

Usage: These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country


Synonyms: vellicate, titillate, tickle

Definition: touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

Similar words: itch

Definition: have or perceive an itch

Usage: I'm itching--the air is so dry!


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