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piercing

('p/i/rs/I//N/ )

adjective (a)

Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.(adjective)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions(adj.all)

Synonym:
acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, sharp

source: wordnet30
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument(adj.all)

Example:
Piercing knifelike pains.
Piercing cold.
Piercing criticism.

Synonym:
cutting, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, stabbing

source: wordnet30

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