Synonyms of pierces

pierces

verb

present tense third-person singular of pierce

1

as in penetrates

to go or come in or into

thoughts of revenge relentlessly pierced her mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penetrates
• enters
• accesses
• invades
• steps into
• sets foot in
• bursts (in or into)
• infiltrates
• encroaches
• intrudes
• pops (in)
• waltzes (in)
• drops in
• barges (in)
• infringes
• strays (into)
• wanders (into)
• breezes (in)
• trespasses
• gate-crashes
• crashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leaves
• departs
• exits

2

as in drills

to make a hole or series of holes in

pierced his ears with a needle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drills
• punches
• holes
• pokes
• punctures
• perforates
• bores
• penetrates
• taps
• riddles
• cuts
• pricks
• breaks
• excavates
• broaches
• rends
• splits
• slashes
• slits
• ruptures
• gouges
• prickles
• grooves
• burrows (into)
• hollows
• notches
• gashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fills
• seals
• plugs
• patches

3

as in stabs

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

the saber pierced his chest, releasing a spurt of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabs
• punctures
• picks
• jabs
• sticks
• impales
• spits
• pecks
• transfixes
• pokes
• lances
• spikes
• runs through
• spears
• skewers
• gores
• slices
• harpoons
• punches
• perforates
• transpierces
• pinks
• thrusts
• pricks
• cuts
• spindles
• quills
• riddles
• poniards
• pikes
• knifes
• bayonets
• prongs
• pinpricks
• gimlets
• dirks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pierces

Christmas tree pins have a tiered configuration that compresses rather than pierces the ground (a win for modern synthetic or Mondo tracks). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

An ice sculpture of a heart includes a tube through the ice arrow that pierces the heart. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026

And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old? — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

Lockwood’s music instills joy in listening, and such revitalized desire leaves your body freshly tender, sensitive to whatever pierces the ear. — Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026

Piercing the Stones mythology Spitz’s deep reporting often pierces the mythology surrounding the band. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway. — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes. — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Because of the way the director works, emotions tend to be more discussed than felt, although there’s something about Carla’s desperation that pierces through all the soberness. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026