Word Information

Penetrating

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Definitions for Penetrating

adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms
acute discriminating incisive keen knifelike penetrative piercing sharp
Examples
  1. an acute observer of politics and politicians
  2. incisive comments
  3. icy knifelike reasoning
  4. as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
  5. penetrating insight
  6. frequent penetrative observations
adjective
tending to penetrate
Synonyms
penetrative
Examples
  1. having the power of entering or piercing
  2. a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
  3. a cold penetrating wind
  4. a penetrating odor
verb
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Synonyms
penetrate perforate
Examples
  1. The bullet penetrated her chest
verb
come to understand
Synonyms
penetrate fathom bottom
verb
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Synonyms
click get through dawn come home get across sink in penetrate fall into place
Examples
  1. It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
  2. she was penetrated with sorrow
verb
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Synonyms
infiltrate penetrate
Examples
  1. The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor
verb
make one's way deeper into or through
Synonyms
penetrate
Examples
  1. The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest
verb
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
Synonyms
penetrate
Examples
  1. Did the molester penetrate the child?
verb
spread or diffuse through
Synonyms
permeate pervade penetrate interpenetrate diffuse imbue riddle
Examples
  1. An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
  2. music penetrated the entire building
  3. His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

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