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pierce
[/pɪrs/]
verb
perfurar
1.
To make a hole through something with a sharp object
The needle pierced the fabric.
A agulha perfurou o tecido.
2.
To penetrate or pass through something
The light pierced through the darkness.
A luz penetrou a escuridão.
3.
To affect someone deeply or emotionally
Her words pierced his heart.
As palavras dela tocaram o coração dele.
4.
To make a hole in the body for jewelry
She wanted to pierce her ears.
Ela queria furar as orelhas.
Synonyms
puncture
penetrate
bore
perforate
stab
Antonyms
seal
close
block
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perfurar
most common usage
General Brazilian
furar
informal, especially for ear/body piercing
Portugal
perfurar
standard usage
Portugal
atravessar
to pass through
Related Idioms & Phrases
pierce the veil - descobrir a verdade
pierce someone's heart - tocar o coração de alguém
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