PIERCES Synonyms

• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

• an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish

• a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions

• move quickly, as if by cutting one's way

• pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight

• open by piercing with a lancet

• pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

• come to understand

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

• make one's way deeper into or through

• insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

• spread or diffuse through

• having a hole cut through

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

• pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

• to push against gently

• urge on; cause to act

• poke or thrust abruptly

• 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

• 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

• a sudden sharp feeling

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• informal words for any attempt or effort

• use a knife on

• stab or pierce

• poke or thrust abruptly

• the force used in pushing

• a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

• the act of applying force to propel something

• verbal criticism

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• push forcefully

• press or force

• make a thrusting forward movement

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

• force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

• push violently in a specified direction

• place or put with great energy

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

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

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