perforate vs penetrate

perforate is an adjective but penetrate is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, perforate and penetrate are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, penetrate is a hyponym of perforate; that is, penetrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perforate:

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

perforate (verb)	penetrate (verb)
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation	come to understand
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance	become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
	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