empierce

/ɛmˈpɪərs/ or /ɛmˈpɪəʳs/

Definitions

1. verb

to pierce or penetrate something, especially with a pointed object

“The thorn empierced her finger.”

2. verb (archaic)

to pierce or penetrate thoroughly

“The sword empierced his armor.”

3. noun

the act of piercing or penetrating

“The empierce of the arrow caused great pain.”

Synonyms

  • penetrate
  • pierce

Antonyms

  • obscure
  • seal