impale (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpeɪl/

Definition

To pierce or wound with a sharp, pointed object, such as a spear or stake.

Examples

• The vampire was impaled on a wooden stake.

• A fallen tree branch had impaled the car's windshield.

• The hunter carefully prepared the spear to impale the wild boar.

How to Use impale

impale on (prepositional phrase)

To pierce something with an object that is on or inserted into something else. — "The deer was impaled on the sharp fence post."

impale [someone/something] (collocation)

To pierce a person or animal with a sharp object. — "The spear impaled the fish."

Synonyms of impale

Words with a similar meaning to impale:

• pierce
• stab
• transfix
• skewer

Antonyms of impale

Words with the opposite meaning to impale:

• heal
• mend
• protect

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