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perforate Antonyms

Opposite of perforate

Because the opposite of perforate shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pierce and make a hole or holes in a material or organ.

Usage Example

"Untreated stomach ulcers can eventually seal the lining of the digestive tract, requiring immediate medical attention."

Strong
seal
patch
plug

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a hole or a series of small holes; pierced or punctured (especially in biological or botanical contexts, such as leaves or membranes).

Usage Example

"The botanist examined the imperforate leaves of the St. John's wort under a magnifying glass, noting the tiny translucent glands that looked like pinpricks."

Strongest
imperforate
Strong
intact
solid

Similar words to perforate

Words similar to perforate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

perforated
pierce
puncture
pierced
punch
punctured
prick
fenestrated
See all synonyms of perforate

• Nearby Words

perfectionistic
perfectly
perfectness
perforate
perforated
perform
performable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Perforate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/perforate
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