puncture - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of puncturing or perforating

Synonyms

• puncture

More generic

• activity

More specific

• centesis
• perforation
• prick
• pricking
• venipuncture

Noun

a small hole made by a sharp object

Synonyms

• puncture

More generic

• hole

More specific

• pinhole
• pinprick

Noun

loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object

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• puncture

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• misadventure
• mischance
• mishap

Verb

be pierced or punctured

Synonyms

• puncture

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• break
• come apart
• fall apart
• separate
• split up

Verb

cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing

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• puncture

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• decompress
• depressurise
• depressurize

Verb

reduce or lessen the size or importance of

Synonyms

• deflate
• puncture

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• deprecate
• depreciate
• vilipend

Verb

pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into

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• puncture

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• pierce

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• scarify

Verb

make by piercing

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• puncture

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• create
• make

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