Definitions

1. noun

a sharp, pointed part of a plant that sticks out from the stem, typically causing discomfort or injury

“She walked through the thorn bush and got scratched on her hand.”

2. verb

to cause discomfort or injury to someone or something by sticking or piercing with a pointed part, typically a plant part

“The thorns of the rose bush thorned my fingers.”

3. verb

to cause emotional hurt or distress to someone

“Her words thorned his pride and made him feel sad.”

4. noun

a cause of trouble or annoyance

“His job was a thorn in his side and he wanted to quit.”