লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
needling
This term carries a strong connotation of persistence and irritation. When used to describe social interaction, it suggests a repetitive, "pricking" quality—much like a physical needle—where the goal is to provoke a specific emotional reaction or to wear someone down through subtle, sarcastic jabs. It is more targeted and relentless than general teasing.
In a clinical or therapeutic context, the word shifts from a psychological metaphor to a literal description of medical procedure. In this register, it is a neutral, technical term referring to the insertion of needles into the skin or muscle, devoid of the negative emotional weight associated with the social meaning.
Meanings
To provoke, annoy, or tease someone persistently, often by making critical or sarcastic remarks to get a reaction.
The act of persistently teasing or provoking someone in an irritating manner.
The constant needling from his colleagues made the office environment unbearable.
Examples
Stop needling me about the mistake I made last week.
He kept needling his brother until the boy finally snapped.
Why is she always needling me about my haircut?
I cannot stand his constant needling during the meeting.
The constant needling from the crowd eventually broke the athlete's focus.
She felt a slight pinch during the needling process.
Microneedling is becoming a popular treatment for acne scars.
The therapist explained the benefits of professional needling for muscle tension.