Impale

usgb/ɪmˈpeɪl/
verb

To pierce or stab with a pointed object or weapon.

He accidentally impaled his foot on a sharp piece of wood.
Visual representation of "impale" - To pierce or stab with a pointed object or weapon.

Often appears as...

  • impale on
  • impale with
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Accidental Piercing

Usually implies an accident, often used to describe injuries.

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She slipped and impaled her arm on a fencing spike.
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Severity of Wound

Suggests a serious wound due to the action of impaling.

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The doctor rushed to the man who impaled his leg on a rod.
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Vivid Imagery

Evokes a clear and often disturbing image, useful in descriptive writing.

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The battlefield was strewn with warriors impaled on spears.
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