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From the verb pierce: (⇒ conjugate)
piercing is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

piercing
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Sense: Shrill

Synonyms:

deafening, earsplitting, sharp , loud , shrill , acute , excruciating

Sense: Penetrating

Synonyms:

entering, boring , puncturing, penetrating, drilling through, forcing entry, piercing , permeating

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pierce
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Synonyms:

go into, pass into, break into, enter , stab , penetrate, bore, drill , perforate

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