Impalement

im·pale  (m-pl) also em·pale (m-)

tr.v. im·paled also em·paled, im·pal·ing also em·pal·ing, im·pales also em·pales

1.

a. To pierce with a sharp stake or point.

b. To torture or kill by impaling.

2. To render helpless as if by impaling.

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[Medieval Latin implre : Latin in-, in; see in-² + Latin plus, stake; see pag- in Indo-European roots.]

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im·palement n.

im·paler n.

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Noun

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impalement - the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture cruelty, inhuman treatment - a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering