transfix vs impale

transfix and impale both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
transfix	No	No	Yes	No
impale	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, transfix and impale are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of transfix include empale, spike.

transfix (verb)	impale (verb)
pierce with a sharp stake or point	pierce with a sharp stake or point
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe	kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole