Skewered

To skewer means to pierce or transfix something with a pointed object, like a skewer or a spit. This action is often used to hold food together during cooking, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of sharply criticizing or attacking someone's ideas or arguments. Furthermore, it can represent impaling a person, animal, or thing. The implication is usually one of vulnerability or being made the target of something. The action can also suggest a quick or effortless method to handle something.

Skewered meaning with examples

• The chef skewered the vegetables and grilled them to perfection, creating a delicious side dish for the barbeque. The colorful kebabs, each piece expertly placed, cooked evenly over the open flame, becoming a delightful spectacle. Everyone gathered round enjoyed the delicious food and the lovely sunny weather on the patio.
• During the debate, the politician's opponent skewered his arguments, pointing out inconsistencies and flaws in his proposed policies. The audience listened in rapt attention as his words demolished the opponents case. There was silence as his opponents case was skewered and the other debater was left flustered. This ended the debate and helped the winning party.
• The hunter skewered the fish with the spear, swiftly retrieving it from the river's edge. The fish was caught effortlessly and cooked as a celebratory meal for the triumphant hunter. The hunter was happy to have caught a big one to bring home for a treat and shared with all his family.
• In a desperate act of defiance, the knight skewered the dragon with his lance, ending the fiery beast's reign of terror. The dragon, in his rage, tried to destroy the knight but it was not his time, as he was the hero of the day. The kingdom cheered for the knight's great bravery.
• The critic skewered the artist's new exhibition, tearing apart the concepts and techniques in a ruthless review, leaving the artist devastated. The exhibition was the worst in the gallery's history, or so the critic had stated. The critic was merciless in his critique and was quite famous for his tough reviews.