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

First, there’s whatever sadistic fates the filmmakers have in mind for the characters, from being impaled by a forklift to having their faces plunged into the propeller of the Staten Island Ferry. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025

The jaws swing outward in a fast arc, impaling the prey and keeping it suspended at a safe distance. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Come to find, that spiral horn isn’t merely decorative, but doubles as a gnarly weapon, with which these two larger and far more intimidating-looking unicorns impale their prey. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025

Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025