Synonyms of pierced

pierced

verb

past tense of pierce

1

as in penetrated

to go or come in or into

thoughts of revenge relentlessly pierced her mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penetrated
• entered
• accessed
• stepped into
• set foot in
• invaded
• burst (in or into)
• dropped in
• popped (in)
• waltzed (in)
• infiltrated
• breezed (in)
• intruded
• strayed (into)
• encroached
• wandered (into)
• barged (in)
• trespassed
• infringed
• crashed
• gate-crashed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• left
• departed
• exited

2

as in drilled

to make a hole or series of holes in

pierced his ears with a needle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drilled
• punched
• punctured
• poked
• holed
• perforated
• bored
• tapped
• riddled
• penetrated
• cut
• pricked
• broke
• broached
• excavated
• slashed
• hollowed
• slit
• split
• prickled
• grooved
• gouged
• ruptured
• notched
• gashed
• rent
• burrowed (into)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filled
• sealed
• patched
• plugged

3

as in stabbed

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

the saber pierced his chest, releasing a spurt of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabbed
• punctured
• jabbed
• picked
• stuck
• pecked
• impaled
• speared
• poked
• lanced
• spitted
• skewered
• harpooned
• sliced
• transfixed
• spiked
• punched
• gored
• pinked
• ran through
• transpierced
• perforated
• pricked
• riddled
• spindled
• cut
• bayoneted
• pronged
• knifed
• thrust
• gimleted
• quilled
• dirked
• poniarded
• piked
• pinpricked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pierced

Prosecutors showed medical examiner photos of Sluganski's workshirt, pierced by two bullet holes, and a slug retrieved from his Kevlar vest. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Add 2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil over high; boil until potatoes are tender when pierced using a fork, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026

Her ears were pierced, and the right ear was slightly malformed and smaller than the left. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death. — Kelsie Cairns , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Cook for 20 minutes, or until the squash falls apart when pierced with a fork. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The exhibition layout, conceived by French designer Pascal Rodriguez, unfolds across four successive spaces, separated by partition walls pierced by large circular openings at their centers. — Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

The sound of jackhammering in the Horsches’ backyard pierced the otherwise quiet street Wednesday afternoon. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Pour the bean mixture into airtight freezer bags pierced the tip of a knife to create air holes. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026