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Penetrating — synonyms, definition

1. penetrating (a)

58 synonyms

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2. penetrating (Noun)

4 synonyms

clairvoyant extrasensory psychic telepathic

3. penetrating (Adjective)

3 synonyms

discriminating knifelike penetrative

2 definitions

penetrating (Adjective) — Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. ex. "penetrating insight"

penetrating (Adjective) — Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing. ex. "a cold penetrating wind" ex. "a penetrating odour"

4. penetrating (Verb)

17 synonyms

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7 definitions

penetrating (Verb) — Pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance. ex. "The bullet penetrated her chest"

penetrating (Verb) — Come to understand.

penetrating (Verb) — Become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions. ex. "she was penetrated with sorrow"

penetrating (Verb) — Enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members. ex. "The student organization was penetrated by a traitor"

penetrating (Verb) — Make one's way deeper into or through. ex. "The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest"

penetrating (Verb) — Insert the penis into the vagina or anus of. ex. "Did the molester penetrate the child?"

penetrating (Verb) — Spread or diffuse through. ex. "music penetrated the entire building"

20 types of

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28 types

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