Difference between Discriminating and Piercing

What is the difference between Discriminating and Piercing?

Discriminating as a verb is to make distinctions. while Piercing as a verb is to puncture; to break through

Discriminating

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make distinctions.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive Having a discerning judgment or taste

Piercing

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The action of the verb to pierce.A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Anything or anyone that pierces.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To puncture; to break through

Example sentence: I have no tattoos at all - it was a huge undertaking for me in the '80s to let my parents know I was piercing my ear when I did 'L.A. Law.'

We hope you now know whether to use Discriminating or Piercing in your sentence.

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