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PIERCE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word pierce. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word pierce. (close relations)
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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)

Best Hypernyms For PIERCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pierce, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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perforate affect impress move puncture sound stab strike

Alternatives for BORE

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