pierce
Pronunciation: [pɪərs]
Word
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to make a hole in something, usually with a sharp object. For example, when you use a needle to poke through fabric, you are piercing it.
Example
She pierced the balloon with a pin, and it popped loudly.
Example
He didn’t pierce the cardboard because he was afraid of breaking it.
Example
Can you pierce the paper with a pencil?
Context: "emotional impact"
(verb) to deeply affect or touch someone's feelings. Like when you hear a sad story that makes you feel very emotional.
Example
The song pierced her heart with its beautiful lyrics.
Example
The joke didn’t pierce his feelings; he just laughed it off.
Example
Did the movie pierce your heart in any way?
Context: "communication"
(verb) to break through or penetrate something, like when a sound travels through the air. It can also mean to get attention in a crowded place.
Example
The loud music pierced the silence of the night.
Example
Her voice couldn’t pierce the noise of the crowd.
Example
How can you make your voice pierce through all that chatter?
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