IMPALES Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word impales. (close relations)
impalements
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jabs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • a quick short straight punch • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • poke or thrust abruptly • strike or punch with quick and short blows • stab or pierce | ||||||||
lances | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
penetrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance • come to understand • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members • make one's way deeper into or through • insert the penis into the vagina or anus of • spread or diffuse through | ||||||||
pierces | verbv | |||||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) verb • cut or make a way through • move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply • sound sharply or shrilly • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • make a hole into | ||||||||
punctures | verbv | |||||||
noun • loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object • a small hole made by a sharp object • the act of puncturing or perforating verb • pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into • make by piercing • reduce or lessen the size or importance of • cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing • be pierced or punctured | ||||||||
skewers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted verb • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
spears | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear | ||||||||
spikes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a transient variation in voltage or current • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline • a very high narrow heel on women's shoes • each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) • a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object • a large stout nail verb • stand in the way of • pierce with a sharp stake or point • secure with spikes • bring forth a spike or spikes • add alcohol to (beverages) • manifest a sharp increase | ||||||||
stabs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||||
transfixes | verbv | |||||||
verb • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe • pierce with a sharp stake or point | ||||||||
stake | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something • a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) • instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning • the money risked on a gamble • a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground verb • put at risk • place a bet on • mark with a stake • tie or fasten to a stake • kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | ||||||||
transfix | verbv | |||||||
verb • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe • pierce with a sharp stake or point | ||||||||
empale | verbv | |||||||
verb • pierce with a sharp stake or point | ||||||||
fix | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a difficult situation • something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug • the act of putting something in working order again • an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear • a determination of the place where something is verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • cause to be firmly attached • decide upon or fix definitely • prepare for eating by applying heat • take vengeance on or get even • set or place definitely • kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study • make fixed, stable or stationary • make infertile • influence an event or its outcome by illegal means • put (something somewhere) firmly • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • to be about to do something | ||||||||
pale | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a wooden strip forming part of a fence adjective satellite • very light colored; highly diluted with white • (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble • lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness • abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress • not full or rich verb • turn pale, as if in fear | ||||||||
palisade | nounn | |||||||
noun • fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
picket | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack • a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work • a vehicle performing sentinel duty • a wooden strip forming part of a fence • a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake verb • serve as pickets or post pickets • fasten with a picket | ||||||||
spike | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a transient variation in voltage or current • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline • a very high narrow heel on women's shoes • each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) • a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object • a large stout nail verb • stand in the way of • pierce with a sharp stake or point • secure with spikes • bring forth a spike or spikes • add alcohol to (beverages) • manifest a sharp increase | ||||||||
stick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an implement consisting of a length of wood • a small thin branch of a tree • a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane • a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine • informal terms for the leg • a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball • a long thin implement resembling a length of wood • marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking • threat of a penalty verb • put, fix, force, or implant • stay put (in a certain place) • stick to firmly • be or become fixed • endure • be a devoted follower or supporter • be loyal to • cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface • fasten with an adhesive material like glue • fasten with or as with pins or nails • fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something • pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument • pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous • be a mystery or bewildering to |