pierce

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There is 1 syllable in the word pierce.

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How to pronounce pierce:

Definition of pierce:

pierce:: The past tense of Pierce is pierced.

Synonyms for pierce:

perforate pick penetrate

Antonyms for pierce:

close stitch build fix construct join seal repair unite patch

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