tickle Synonyms
Another word for tickle
• verb (Context 1)
To touch lightly in a sensitive area so as to cause involuntary twitching, shivering, or laughter.
"The father gently tickled the baby's feet, eliciting a burst of happy giggles."
• noun (Context 2)
An act of lightly touching someone to cause laughter or twitching, or a light, itchy sensation in a part of the body such as the throat.
"She drank a glass of warm water to soothe the persistent itch in her throat before her presentation."
• verb (Context 3)
To have or produce a light, itching, or tingling sensation.
"The coarse wool sweater began to itch her neck after a few minutes of wear."
• verb (Context 4)
To appeal to, amuse, or delight someone's sense of humor, curiosity, or fancy.
"The clever wordplay in the novel's opening chapter thoroughly tickled the readers."
• noun (Context 5)
A narrow, often shallow and treacherous saltwater strait or channel between an island and the mainland or between two islands (used especially in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada).
"The fishing boat navigated carefully through the rocky strait as the tide began to turn."
Opposites of tickle
The opposite of tickle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: