Synonyms of impale

impale

verb

im-ˈpāl 

as in to stab

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

• stab
• pierce
• puncture
• pick
• stick
• jab
• spear
• spit
• peck
• lance
• transfix
• skewer
• spike
• poke
• pink
• harpoon
• gore
• run through
• slice
• punch
• perforate
• transpierce
• pike
• spindle
• thrust
• knife
• prick
• cut
• bayonet
• riddle
• poniard
• quill
• prong
• gimlet
• pinprick
• dirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impale

The involved vehicle struck a metal railing and was then impaled by it, according to a CHP incident log. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

As safety regulations increased in later decades, the elaborate hood ornament largely disappeared, replaced by badges that were far less romantic but much less likely to impale anyone. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Hickory Hills and Bridgeview area residents stood outside their apartment building Friday looking at the roof blown off and a piece of wood impaling a garage. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

The person was also reportedly impaled by a tree branch, which first responders declined to remove during the transport process. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026