Amputation and Impalement

Amputation

Amputation noun - A surgical removal of all or part of a limb.
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Impalement and amputation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impalement" instead a noun "Amputation".

Nearby Words: amputate, amputated, amputee, amputating

Impalement

Impalement noun - The act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture.

Amputation and impalement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amputation" instead a noun "Impalement".

Nearby Words: impale, impaled, impaling
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