What is another word for impales?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈe͡ɪlz] (IPA)

Synonyms for the word "impales" include pierces, spears, skewers, stabs, jabs, penetrates, transfixes, lances, perforates, and spikes. These words all convey the sense of piercing or stabbing with a pointed object. The word "impales" itself suggests a particularly brutal or violent action, as though the object is being forcibly inserted into the target. These synonyms can be used in a variety of contexts, from describing the actions of a hunter or soldier to expressing the emotional impact of a difficult situation. Regardless of the context, they all convey a sense of sharpness and penetration.

What are the hypernyms for Impales?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Impales

She makes no remark, but stepping towards the yucca and reaching up, impales the piece of paper on one of its topmost spikes.
"The Lone Ranche"
Captain Mayne Reid
Swift's "Tale of a Tub" is a fierce attack upon ecclesiastical divisions, while Pope's "Dunciad," which impales many of his contemporary writers, almost ruined the reputations it touched.
"Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism"
F. V. N. Painter
On a background which is scarcely indicated, with few strokes, which barely suggest space, he impales like a butterfly the human type, mostly in a moment of folly or wickedness....
"The Psychology of Beauty"
Ethel D. Puffer

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