Synonyms of perforate

perforate

verb

ˈpər-fə-ˌrāt 

as in to pierce

to make a hole or series of holes in

he perforated the sheet with his pencil and put it in his binder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pierce
• drill
• punch
• puncture
• poke
• hole
• bore
• penetrate
• cut
• tap
• riddle
• excavate
• slit
• prick
• split
• break
• hollow
• broach
• gouge
• slash
• rupture
• rend
• prickle
• burrow (into)
• notch
• groove
• gash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• patch
• seal
• plug

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perforate

This fat line fed a series of narrower pipes in the tower, which ran along the corners of every floor, wall, and ceiling, and were perforated to spray gas into the rooms. — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026

It’s also perforated to promote airflow underfoot, therefore keeping feet cool in hot temperatures, and the mesh upper also has plenty of ventilation for heat to escape. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

The best styles to scoop up have perforated details for airflow and are made of lightweight materials like canvas to keep your feet cool and comfy. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Millie's bowels then perforated before she was born, causing her stomach to swell. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026