Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lancinate
verb
/ˈlæn.sɪ.neɪt/
Definition
To pierce or cut with a lance or similar pointed object.
Examples
- The knight seemed to lancinate his opponents effortlessly during the tournament.
- In her poem, she described how memories can lancinate the heart unexpectedly.
- The surge of criticism began to lancinate his confidence.
Meaning
The action of stabbing or penetrating sharply, often used metaphorically to describe a sudden and intense attack.
Synonyms
- stab
- pierce
- puncture
- gore
