Puncture

Synonyms of puncture

• penetrate
• pierce
• prick

Antonyms of puncture

• mend
• repair
• fix

Collocations of puncture

tire puncture

Frequency: 80 %

I had to pull over because of a tire puncture.

needle puncture

Frequency: 70 %

Be careful not to get a needle puncture while sewing.

skin puncture

Frequency: 65 %

The nurse administered the injection with a skin puncture.

bike puncture

Frequency: 50 %

I had to fix a bike puncture before going for a ride.

lung puncture

Frequency: 45 %

A collapsed lung can be caused by a puncture.

Idiomatic Expressions for puncture

• Phrase: to puncture a myth
  Meaning: to expose a belief or idea as false or invalid
  Usage: The documentary punctured the myth that all sharks are dangerous to humans.