pierce
pɪərs
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Definition of pierce - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
body modificationtr.create a hole in the skin for jewelrytr.
  • She decided to pierce her ears.
penetrate perforate puncture
2.
physical actiontr.make a hole in something with a sharp objecttr.
  • He used a needle to pierce the fabric.
penetrate puncture stab
3.
shrill noiseintr.sound sharply through silenceintr.
  • A scream pierced the night.
penetrate perforate puncture
4.
understandingtr.Rareget to the heart of a mattertr.Rare
  • She pierced the mystery with her insight.
penetrate
5.
emotiontr.Rareaffect someone's emotions deeplytr.Rare
  • The sad news pierced his heart.
affect penetrate touch
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Expressions with pierce

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cause deep emotional pain
Her words pierced the heart of everyone in the room.
reveal hidden truths or realities
The journalist aimed to pierce the veil of corruption in the government.

Origin of pierce

Middle English, percen (to pierce)

Terms with pierce included in their meaning

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create opening
pierce material so a gap forms through it
poke hard
pierce with a sharp point
sharpadj.
cutting edge
having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily
pierce stab
pierce or stab with a pointed tool
violence
pierce or wound with a pointed tool
piercing
pierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement
piercing
pierce a surface with a sharp object
cooking
pierce or fasten with a long pin

Examples of pierce in a sentence

  • Many teenagers choose to pierce their eyebrows.
  • The chef used a fork to pierce the sausage.
  • She managed to pierce the balloon with a pin.
  • The alarm pierced the early morning calm.
  • Her voice pierced through the noisy crowd.
  • He pierced through the confusion with his questions.

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  1. French:percer, transpercer, ...
  2. German:stechen, durchstechen, ...
  3. Italian:forare, trapassare, ...
  4. Spanish:perforar, pinchar, ...
  5. Portuguese:furar, compreender, ...
  6. Chinese:穿孔, 戳破, ...
  7. Japanese:ピアスを開ける, 貫通する, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَقَبَ, اِخْتَرَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְנַקֵּב, לַחֲדוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:прокалывать, протыкать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проколювати, пробивати, ...
  12. Hindi:छिदवाना, छेद करना, ...
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