PUNCTURE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

puncture 1 of 2

noun

ˈpəŋk-chər

Definition of puncture

as in prick

a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument a leak caused by several small punctures in the rubber gasket

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puncture

2 of 2

verb

as in to pierce

to make a hole or series of holes in a nail punctured the tire

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as in to stab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle

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Recent Examples of puncture

Noun

The right tool for the job Puncture tools are used for a variety of different jobs, and those jobs often dictate how the puncture tool evolves. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Does a loss this deflating puncture any momentum the sport has made with general fans? — Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Verb

But even in the midst of those surges, the visible dissent of people such as Renee Good and Alex Pretti punctured that fantasy. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for puncture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture

Noun

The couple’s tequila brand Pantalones Organic Tequila is partnering with Tipsy Scoop for two new flavors that pack all the punch of a margarita into a dessert that’s perfect for summer.

— Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Finish by going around the edges of the board with your punch needle embroidery tool to tuck any loose fabric edges into the frame.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

According to the artist who made it, John Buckley, and the owner of the home pierced by the shark, Bill Heine, the work was meant as a protest against the recent bombing of Libya, nuclear power and nuclear war, among other things.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Much of the campaign focused on educating beachgoers about the presence of the quirky birds known for their piercing calls and habit of using their razor sharp bills to crack open oysters and mussels.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of pierce

Verb

DaSilva is then seen approaching a man sitting on an electrical box and is captured making stabbing motions at the man, who ran away and was later found with fatal stab wounds, police say.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Jordan Harbst, 25, was ambushed and stabbed to death early July 6 while riding a scooter home along the Greenbelt, prosecutors said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Definition of stab

Noun

The testimony elicited visible emotion from Celeste’s family — her mother wiped away tears — who remained in court throughout the testimony.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Once the outer lining tears, the testicle can bleed internally while also bleeding into the scrotum.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of tear

Verb

Portugal’s second goal against Uzbekistan in the group stage added even more variety to the mix, with Bruno Fernandes drilling a low effort towards three runners at the near post.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The Fever guard, who was walking the Octagon at UFC 329 less than 24 hours earlier, caught fire for 20 points while drilling six of her seven attempts from beyond the arc.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of drill

Verb

The heron dropped it to jab at it, presumably to kill it for good, then lifted her head up so her bill was pointing skyward, and down the hatch went the whole gopher.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Zverev, who won the French Open and is seeking back-to-back Grand Slam titles, uses an insulin pen when needed to jab the top of his thigh during changeovers on court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of jab

Verb

Defense attorneys Blair Berk and Marilyn Bednarski did their best to poke holes in all this testimony during cross examination, and even tried to slip in wholesome details like Burke’s religious upbringing.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026
Instead, her dad looks under the table and sees a jumble of limbs with Chastain’s smiling face poking out at him.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of poke

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