harpooned Definition
- 1to pierce or impale with a harpoon, typically in hunting whales or large fish
- 2to criticize or attack someone or something directly and forcefully
Using harpooned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "harpooned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The whalers harpooned the whale and dragged it aboard.
Example
The journalist harpooned the politician's argument with a series of tough questions.
Example
He harpooned his opponent's weak point in the debate.
harpooned Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: harpooned in Brief
'Harpooned' [hahr-pooned] means to pierce or impale with a harpoon, often used in hunting whales or large fish. It can also mean to criticize or attack someone or something directly and forcefully. Examples include 'The whalers harpooned the whale and dragged it aboard,' and 'The journalist harpooned the politician's argument with a series of tough questions.'
