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pierce

/pɪəs/
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verb

  • To puncture; to break through

    "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

  • To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

    "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"

  • To break or interrupt abruptly

    "A scream pierced the silence."

  • To get to the heart or crux of (a matter).

    "to pierce a mystery"

  • To penetrate; to affect deeply.

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