PUNCTURING Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
puncturing.
(exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word puncturing. (close relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word puncturing. (close relations)
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Definition of PUNCTURING
Definition of PUNCTURING
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