pung
point, pierce, prick
Usage
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pungent
Something pungent, such as a spice, aroma, or speech, is sharp and penetrating.
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poignant
Something that is poignant affects you deeply and makes you feel sad or full of pity.
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expunge
If you expunge something, you completely remove it or do away with it.
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