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skewer
The word carries a strong visual image of piercing through a center point. In a culinary sense, it is a neutral, technical term for food preparation. However, when applied to people or objects in a physical sense, it implies a violent or sudden penetration, often associated with weaponry like spears.
In a figurative context, the term is used to describe a devastating critique. Unlike "criticize," which can be mild or constructive, "skewer" suggests a precise, aggressive, and public dismantling of an argument or person, mirroring the physical act of piercing something completely through.
Meanings
A long metal or wooden pin used for holding pieces of food together while grilling or roasting.
To push a long thin pin through pieces of food to hold them together for cooking.
Examples
Slide the marinated chicken and peppers onto a metal skewer.
You should skewer the vegetables first so they do not fall into the fire.
The monster tried to skewer the hero with its massive horn.
He accidentally skewered his finger while cleaning the grill.
The lead critic completely skewered the new play in the morning edition.
I cannot believe the board of directors skewered his proposal so ruthlessly.
Just skewer a few olives and put them on the platter.
The assassin managed to skewer the guard from behind.