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PUNCTURING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word puncturing. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word puncturing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PUNCTURING

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piercing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

pricking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of puncturing with a small point

stabbing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• causing physical or especially psychological injury

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

sticking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

impaling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

deflate
verbv
verb

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

Best Hypernyms For PUNCTURING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for puncturing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
activity break create decompress deprecate depreciate depressurise depressurize hole make misadventure mischance mishap penetrating pierce piercing pricking separate stabbing sticking vilipend impaling
Phrases (3)
come apartfall apartsplit up
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