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impale vs thrust

thrust vs impale

impale is not a noun while thrust is a noun.

impale and thrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impale No No Yes No
thrust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thrust is a hypernym of impale; that is, thrust is a word with a broader meaning than impale:
  • impale: pierce with a sharp stake or point
  • thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
Other hypernyms of impale include pierce.
impale (noun) thrust (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing
impale (verb) thrust (verb)
pierce with a sharp stake or point impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
place or put with great energy
push forcefully
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
push violently in a specified direction
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
Difference between impale and thrust

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