penetrate vs perforate

penetrate is not an adjective while perforate is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
penetrate	No	No	Yes	No
perforate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, penetrate and perforate are synonyms defined as:

penetrate and perforate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

As verbs, perforate is a hypernym of penetrate; that is, perforate is a word with a broader meaning than penetrate:

Other hypernyms of penetrate include penetrate.

penetrate (adjective)	perforate (adjective)
	having a hole cut through

penetrate (verb)	perforate (verb)
come to understand	make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions	pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
spread or diffuse through
make one's way deeper into or through
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members