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      piercing
      adjective
      painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
      having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
      Synonyms for piercing
      penetratingadjknifelikeadjincisiveadjstabbingadjsharpadjcuttingnpuncturingvprickingnshrilladjacuteadj
      Words related to piercing
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