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PERFORATE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word perforate. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word perforate. (close relations)
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punch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

• an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl

• a tool for making holes or indentations

verb

• deliver a quick blow to

• drive forcibly as if by a punch

• make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

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

drill
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

• similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms

verb

• make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

• train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons

• learn by repetition

• teach by repetition

• undergo military training or do military exercises

gore
verb, nounv, n
noun

• coagulated blood from a wound

• Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948)

• a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails

• the shedding of blood resulting in murder

verb

• wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

• cut into gores

pierce
verbv
noun

• 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)

verb

• cut or make a way through

• move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply

• sound sharply or shrilly

• penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

• make a hole into

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

slit
verbv
noun

• a long narrow opening

• obscene terms for female genitals

• a depression scratched or carved into a surface

• a narrow fissure

verb

• make a clean cut through

• cut a slit into

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

perforated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a hole cut through

• having a number or series of holes

pierced
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having a hole cut through

punctured
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having a hole cut through

Best Hypernyms For PERFORATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for perforate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
enter pierce
Phrases (6)
come inget inget intogo ingo intomove into

Alternatives for PUNCH

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