PIERCE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word pierce. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| bore | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who evokes boredom • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) • diameter of a tube or gun barrel • a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes verb • cause to be bored • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | ||||||
| impale | verbv | |||||
verb • pierce with a sharp stake or point • kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | ||||||
| jab | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • a quick short straight punch • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • poke or thrust abruptly • strike or punch with quick and short blows • stab or pierce | ||||||
| knife | nounn | |||||
noun • edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle • a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point • any long thin projection that is transient verb • use a knife on | ||||||
| puncture | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object • a small hole made by a sharp object • the act of puncturing or perforating verb • pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into • make by piercing • reduce or lessen the size or importance of • cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing • be pierced or punctured | ||||||
| spear | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear | ||||||
| stab | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||
| franklin pierce | nounn | |||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) | ||||||
| president pierce | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) | ||||||
