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
quill
lances
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- jabs
- javelins
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- pecks
- perforates
- picks
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- pike
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- pikestaffs
- pinks
- pinpricks
- pokes
- poniards
- pricks
- prongs
- punches
- punctures
- quills
- riddles
- runs through
- shafts
- skewers
- slices
- spears
- spikes
- spindles
- spits
- stabs
- sticks
- thrusts
- transfixes
- transpierces
- tridents
jab
gassing
- amusing
- appeasing
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- babbling
- beheading
- blabbing
- blowing smoke
- cackling
- calming
- capital punishment
- captivating
- chaffering
- charming
- chattering
- chatting
- chewing the fat
- chewing the rag
- chinning
- coddling
- comforting
- contenting
- contract killing
- conversing
- crucifixion
- decapitation
- delighting
- descanting
- discussing
- diverting
- electrocution
- entertaining
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- feasting
- gabbing
- gabbling
- galvanizing
- gladdening
- gladding
- gossiping
- gratifying
- guillotining
- hanging
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- humoring
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- indulging
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- lethal injection
- mollifying
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- running on
- satiating
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- schmoozing
- shmoozing
- shooting
- shooting the breeze
- soothing
- spoiling
- strangling
- strangulation
- suiting
- talking
- talking a blue streak
- tattling
- thrilling
- tickling
- titillating
- treating
- twittering
- visiting
- warming
- yacking
- yakking
- yammering
- yapping