Needled

Pronunciation: /ˈnidəld/

Definitions of needled

verb to provoke or annoy someone by persistent criticism or questioning

Example Sentences

A1 She needled her friend into going to the party with her.

A2 The doctor gently needled the patient before giving them a shot.

B1 The politician needled his opponent during the debate.

B2 The journalist needled the CEO with tough questions during the interview.

C1 The comedian needled the audience with his sharp wit and sarcasm.

C2 The prosecutor needled the witness until they broke down and confessed.

Examples of needled in a Sentence

formal The tailor needled the fabric with precision to create intricate patterns.

informal I accidentally needled my finger while sewing, it really hurt!

slang Stop needling me about my grades, I'm trying my best.

figurative Her words needled me, making me feel guilty for not attending the event.

Grammatical Forms of needled

• past tense: needled
• plural: needles
• comparative: more needled
• superlative: most needled
• present tense: needle
• future tense: will needle
• perfect tense: have needled
• continuous tense: is needling
• singular: needle
• positive degree: needled
• infinitive: to needle
• gerund: needling
• participle: needling

Origin and Evolution of needled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'needled' originated from the Old English word 'nædl', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'nædla'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small, sharp, pointed implement for sewing or other delicate work, the term 'needled' has evolved to also mean to provoke or annoy someone persistently.