impierce

/ɪmˈpɪərs/

Definitions

1. verb

to pierce or penetrate something; to pass through something

“The bullet would not impierce the metal armor.”

2. verb

to render something impervious or incapable of being pierced

“The treatment would impierce the material, preventing water from passing through it.”

3. verb

to pass or be passed through a particular place or time

“The storm would not impierce the region until nightfall.”

4. noun

the act of passing through or piercing something

“The impierce of the bullet through the armor was incredible.”

Synonyms

  • penetrate
  • pierce

Antonyms

  • enclose
  • seal