Synonyms of pierce

Noun

1. Pierce, Franklin Pierce, President Pierce

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

Verb

1. pierce, penetrate, perforate

usage: cut or make a way through; "the knife cut through the flesh"; "The path pierced the jungle"; "Light pierced through the forest"

2. pierce, affect, impress, move, strike

usage: move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply; "The cold pierced her bones"; "Her words pierced the students"

3. pierce, sound

usage: sound sharply or shrilly; "The scream pierced the night"

4. pierce, thrust, penetrate, perforate

usage: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

5. pierce, penetrate, perforate

usage: make a hole into; "The needle pierced her flesh"

Definition and meaning of pierce (Dictionary)