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/ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A small hole made by piercing or penetrating something.
The puncture in the tire caused it to deflate quickly.
An act of puncturing or piercing.
The puncture of the skin during the injection was barely noticeable.
verb
To make a small hole in something by piercing it.
She used a needle to puncture the balloon, causing it to pop.
To weaken or damage something, often in a figurative sense.
The negative review may puncture his confidence as a writer.
Etymology
From Latin punctura, meaning 'a prick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
puncture someone's confidence
To damage or undermine someone's self-assurance.
puncture wound
A type of injury caused by a pointed object penetrating the skin.
Related Words
perforation
The act of making a hole or holes in something.
incision
A cut made in the skin or flesh.
Slang Meanings
To damage something critically.
That mistake really punctured my chances for a promotion.