What is another word for pierced?

Common synonyms for pierced include thrust, perforated, perforate, punctured, pierce.

What is the opposite of pierced?

Antonyms of pierced include sealed, closed, unpierced, intact, whole.

Synonyms for

Pierced

Verb / pɪrst / Another word for pierced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a hole in something using a sharp object.

Synonyms & similar words

thrust perforated perforate punctured pierce punctured penetrated stabbed slashed pricked drilled bored gored lanced perforated cut gashed incised scored split impaled transfixed stick thrust jabbed

Synonyms by register

Formal

perforated penetrated transfixed

Informal

stabbed pricked poked

Literary

riven bored

Antonyms

sealed closed unpierced intact whole solid unbroken

Common collocations

pierced the skin
pierced the veil
pierced the heart
pierced the ear
pierced the balloon
pierced the silence
pierced the armor

Word family

noun piercing

verb pierce

adjective piercing

Usage note

Often used literally for making a hole, but can also be used figuratively for sounds or emotions that are sharp or penetrating. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended connotations.

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