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impale

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of impale

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and letʼs start toasting

Synonyms of impale

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

Words Related to impale

perforate, riddle

bayonet, dirk, gimlet, pike, poniard, prong, quill

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

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