puncture

US /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
"puncture" picture
1.

a small hole in a tire or other inflatable object, caused by a sharp object

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I got a puncture on my way to work.
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The balloon had a small puncture and slowly deflated.
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holeperforationpiercingrupturetear
1.

to make a small hole in something with a sharp object

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He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
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The doctor will puncture the skin to draw blood.
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pierceperforatestabprickrupture
2.

to suddenly lose confidence or strength

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His confidence was completely punctured after the failure.
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The team's morale was punctured by the late goal.
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underminedemolishshatterdestroyweaken
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lumbar puncture