penetrating

Words with a similar base: penetrating

'penetrating'

[penetrate.v.01] as in: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

Examples:
The bullet penetrated her chest

'penetrating'

[penetrate.v.02] as in: come to understand

'penetrating'

[click.v.07] as in: become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

Examples:
It dawned on him that she had betrayed him
she was penetrated with sorrow

'penetrating'

[infiltrate.v.02] as in: enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members

Examples:
The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor

'penetrating'

[penetrate.v.05] as in: make one's way deeper into or through

Examples:
The hikers did not manage to penetrate the dense forest

'penetrating'

[penetrate.v.06] as in: insert the penis into the vagina or anus of

Examples:
Did the molester penetrate the child?

'penetrating'

[permeate.v.01] as in: spread or diffuse through

Examples:
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks

'penetrating'

[acute.s.02] as in: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Examples:
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight
frequent penetrative observations

'penetrating'

[penetrative.s.02] as in: tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

Examples:
a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
a cold penetrating wind
a penetrating odor

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