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thorn Synonyms

Another word for thorn

Choosing another word for thorn depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A stiff, sharp-pointed, woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

Usage Example

"She accidentally pricked her finger on a rose prickle while gathering flowers from the garden."

Strongest
prickle
spine
Strong
barb
bramble
brier
Weak
spicule

• noun (Context 2)

A constant source of annoyance, distress, or grief.

Usage Example

"The unresolved property dispute remained a persistent nuisance in the side of the local council."

Strongest
nuisance
irritant
Strong
annoyance
vexation
plague
affliction
scourge
bane
torment
trial

Opposites of thorn

The opposite of thorn shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blessing
comfort
solace
boon
delight
pleasure
See all opposites of thorn

• Nearby Words

thomson's gazelle
thong
thorax
thorn
thornback ray
thornbush
thorned

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thorn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thorn
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