Synonyms & related words for impale

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impale — including transfix, spike, skewer, stab, lacerate, dismember. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impale

Explore words related to impale — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include impaler, empale, impalement, spearing, speared, decapitates, spearer, stake. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impale

Common synonyms for impale include transfix, spike, skewer, stab, lacerate, dismember, perforate, sword — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impale come from?

The word impale breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pal-, from Latin palus (“stake”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.