Pierce

Synonyms of pierce

• stab
• penetrate
• puncture

Antonyms of pierce

• heal
• mend
• repair

Collocations of pierce

pierce through

Frequency: 80 %

The arrow pierced through the target.

pierce the silence

Frequency: 65 %

The sound of the gunshot pierced the silence of the night.

pierce the darkness

Frequency: 60 %

The beam of light pierced the darkness, revealing a hidden path.

pierce the armor

Frequency: 50 %

The sword was able to pierce the armor of the knight.

pierce the veil

Frequency: 45 %

The investigation aimed to pierce the veil of secrecy surrounding the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for pierce

• Phrase: pierce the silence
  Meaning: to break or interrupt a period of silence
  Usage: The loud noise pierced the silence of the night.