Punctured

/ˈpʌŋktʃərd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of puncture; to pierce or make a hole in something.

She punctured the balloon with a sharp pin, causing it to deflate.

To cause a sudden reduction in pressure or a breach in a surface.

The tire was punctured by a piece of sharp metal on the road.

To weaken or undermine something, such as an argument or a facade.

His sharp remarks punctured the pretentious atmosphere of the dinner party.

adjective

Describing something that has been pierced or has a hole in it.

The punctured tire needed to be replaced before the road trip.

From Latin punctura, meaning 'a piercing'.

punctured tire

A tire that has been pierced and is losing air.

punctured balloon

A balloon that has a hole, causing it to deflate.

punctured confidence

A state where one's confidence has been undermined.

puncture

The act of piercing or a small hole made by piercing.

perforation

The condition of being perforated; a hole or series of holes.

Taken aback or surprised.

His sudden change in attitude punctured my expectations.

To describe a situation that is no longer intact or functional.

After the argument, their friendship felt punctured.