Words Like PERFORATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERFORATE.

17 Alternative Words Similar to perforate

1 Cut Adjective      Similar Words Like Cut
2 Punch Verb      Synonym Words Like Punch
3 Penetrate Verb      Synonym Words Like Penetrate
4 Enter Verb      Synonym Words Like Enter
5 Pierce Verb      Synonym Words Like Pierce
6 Diffuse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Diffuse
7 Imbue Verb      Hyponym Words Like Imbue
8 Probe Verb      Hyponym Words Like Probe
9 Break Verb      Hyponym Words Like Break
10 Strike Verb      Hyponym Words Like Strike
11 Immerse Verb      Hyponym Words Like Immerse
12 Thrust Verb      Hyponym Words Like Thrust
13 Ingrain Verb      Hyponym Words Like Ingrain
14 Plunge Verb      Hyponym Words Like Plunge
15 Honeycomb Verb      Hyponym Words Like Honeycomb
16 Grain Verb      Hyponym Words Like Grain
17 Force Verb      Hyponym Words Like Force

2 examples of perforate

1 a punctured balloon
2 a perforated eardrum

10 definitions of perforate

1 To bore through; to pierce through with a pointed instrument; to make a hole or holes through by boring or piercing; to pierce or penetrate the surface of.
2 Pierced with a hole or holes, or with pores; having transparent dots resembling holes.
3 pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
4 make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
5 having a hole cut through
6 To pierce, punch, or bore a hole or holes in; penetrate.
7 To pierce or stamp with rows of holes, as those between postage stamps, to allow easy separation.
8 To pass into or through something.
9 Having been perforated.
10 To bore through; pierce; make a hole or holes in, as by boring or driving.
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