impale

verb

im·pale im-ˈpāl How to pronounce impale (audio)

impaled; impaling

transitive verb

: to pierce with or as if with something pointed

especially : to torture or kill by fixing on a sharp stake

: to fix in an inescapable or helpless position

: to join (coats of arms) on a heraldic shield divided vertically by a pale

impalement

im-ˈpāl-mənt How to pronounce impale (audio)

noun

impaler

im-ˈpā-lər How to pronounce impale (audio)

noun

Synonyms

gore
harpoon
jab
lance
peck
pick
pierce
pink
puncture
run through
skewer
spear
spike
spit
stab
stick
transfix
transpierce

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and let's start toasting

Recent Examples on the Web Researchers believe the dinosaur held its prey with its arms, then kicked it with one leg, using its hind claw to impale and kill it.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2022 Later, Strange will impale Sinister Strange in the reality that the latter destroyed magical powers devastating a man’s head – this could be Wanda killing the primary Mordo early in the movie.

Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 While there’s nothing on an Edmontosaurus that can impale or bash a tyrannosaur, hadrosaurs can still deliver powerful kicks and thrashes that can break bone.

Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022 Wanda might impale Balder the Brave in the Illuminati reality.

Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 Can impale the skulls of intruders with professionalism and a positive attitude.

Patrick Clair, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2022 But anyone who has ever clung onto one during a particularly enthusiastic sea breeze knows how quickly the beachside staple can turn into an airborne weapon, flying off to impale an unsuspecting sunbather.

Stephanie Krikorian, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2021 Each of her glass slippers is outfitted with a nail that would impale the heel of any would-be princess.

Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2021 Some tree stands have a spike in the middle on which to impale the tree; others use adjustable bolts or fasteners to hold it upright.

Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French empaler, from Medieval Latin impalare, from Latin in- + palus stake — more at pole

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	impaling
释义	impale verb im·pale im-ˈpāl impaled; impaling transitive verb 1 a : to pierce with or as if with something pointed especially : to torture or kill by fixing on a sharp stake b : to fix in an inescapable or helpless position 2 : to join (coats of arms) on a heraldic shield divided vertically by a pale impalement im-ˈpāl-mənt noun impaler im-ˈpā-lər noun Synonyms gore harpoon jab lance peck pick pierce pink puncture run through skewer spear spike spit stab stick transfix transpierce See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and let's start toasting Recent Examples on the Web Researchers believe the dinosaur held its prey with its arms, then kicked it with one leg, using its hind claw to impale and kill it. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2022 Later, Strange will impale Sinister Strange in the reality that the latter destroyed magical powers devastating a man’s head – this could be Wanda killing the primary Mordo early in the movie. Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 While there’s nothing on an Edmontosaurus that can impale or bash a tyrannosaur, hadrosaurs can still deliver powerful kicks and thrashes that can break bone. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022 Wanda might impale Balder the Brave in the Illuminati reality. Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Apr. 2022 Can impale the skulls of intruders with professionalism and a positive attitude. Patrick Clair, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2022 But anyone who has ever clung onto one during a particularly enthusiastic sea breeze knows how quickly the beachside staple can turn into an airborne weapon, flying off to impale an unsuspecting sunbather. Stephanie Krikorian, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2021 Each of her glass slippers is outfitted with a nail that would impale the heel of any would-be princess. Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2021 Some tree stands have a spike in the middle on which to impale the tree; others use adjustable bolts or fasteners to hold it upright. Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French empaler, from Medieval Latin impalare, from Latin in- + palus stake — more at pole First Known Use 1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition impale verb im·pale im-ˈpāl impaled; impaling : to pierce with something pointed impaling verb present participle of impale as in stabbing to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and let's start toasting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stabbing puncturing jabbing piercing sticking picking spearing skewering goring harpooning spitting pecking spiking poking slicing punching transfixing lancing running through pinking perforating bayoneting thrusting transpiercing knifing cutting spindling pricking bayonetting riddling piking poniarding pronging gimleting dirking quilling pinpricking
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impale

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