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transfix

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of transfix

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

transfixed the inanimate butterfly specimens to the collection board

Synonyms of transfix

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

Words Related to transfix

perforate, riddle

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

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

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