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PUNCTURE

Definition:

[noun] loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
[noun] a small hole made by a sharp object
[noun] the act of puncturing or perforating
[verb] pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; "puncture a tire"
[verb] make by piercing; "puncture a hole"
[verb] reduce or lessen the size or importance of; "The bad review of his work deflated his self-confidence"
Synonyms: deflate
[verb] cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
[verb] be pierced or punctured; "The tire punctured"