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perforated Synonyms
Another word for perforated
Choosing another word for perforated depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Pierced with a hole or a series of small holes, often in a line to allow easy tearing or to permit air or liquid to pass through.
Usage Example
"Please detach the receipt along the punched line at the bottom of the page."
Strongest
punched
Strong
pierced
punctured
perforate
riddled
• adjective (Context 2)
(Of a bodily organ, membrane, or tissue) having an abnormal hole or rupture caused by injury, infection, or ulceration.
Usage Example
"The patient was rushed into emergency surgery to repair a ruptured ulcer."
Strongest
ruptured
Strong
punctured
pierced
Opposites of perforated
The opposite of perforated shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unperforated
imperforate
intact
unbroken
solid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perforated. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perforated