impale
The word “impale” has 2 syllables: im-pale
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeɪl/
What is synonym and antonym for impale?
In the thesaurus, “impale” has 37 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impale along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impale
- bayonet
- cut
- dirk
- gimlet
- gore
- harpoon
- jab
- knife
- lance
- peck
- perforate
- pick
- pierce
- pike
- pink
- pinprick
- poke
- poniard
- prick
- prong
- punch
- puncture
- quill
- riddle
- run through
- skewer
- skiver
- slice
- spear
- spike
- spindle
- spit
- stab
- stick
- thrust
- transfix
- transpierce
Antonyms for impale
- close
Meanings of impale
- verb
- To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
- To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
- To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
- To enclose or fence with stakes.
Example Sentences
- The knight's sword was sharp enough to impale the enemy.
- The branch had a sharp point that could easily impale an animal.
- He accidentally stepped on a nail that seemed to impale his foot.
- The fish was caught on a hook, which had impaled its mouth.
- The warrior tried to impale his opponent with a single strike.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impale, such as: bayonet, close, cut, dirk, gimlet, gore, harpoon.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
jab
lance
- bayonet
- bore
- cut
- cut into
- dart
- dirk
- gaff
- gash
- gimlet
- gore
- halberd
- halbert
- harpoon
- impale
- incise
- jab
- javelin
- knife
- leister
- peck
- penetrate
- perforate
- pick
- pierce
- pike
- pikestaff
- pink
- pinprick
- poke
- poniard
- prick
- prong
- punch
- puncture
- quill
- riddle
- run through
- shaft
- skewer
- slash
- slice
- slit
- spear
- spike
- spindle
- spit
- stab
- stick
- stick into
- thrust
- transfix
- transpierce
- trident