Speared

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'spear', meaning to pierce or impale something with a pointed weapon, typically a spear. This action often implies a sudden, forceful, and potentially lethal thrust. 'Speared' can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed, targeted, or critically damaged in a way analogous to being pierced. This metaphorical use often involves situations where someone feels like they've been unfairly singled out or targeted. Furthermore, the object being speared doesn't have to be physically harmed to be considered 'speared', as a sharp and accurate object can simply land near its target.

Speared meaning with examples

• The hunter, with a practiced arm, speared a large salmon as it leaped from the river. The fish, caught completely off guard, flailed for a moment before being reeled in. This was a vital catch for the upcoming winter, which gave the hunter and his family the food they needed. A successful hunt meant a full belly for all, and a relief from possible starvation, allowing them to relax.
• During the chaotic battle, the knight speared his opponent through the chest, ending the conflict quickly. It was a fight for life or death, where only one side may live to tell the tale. The knight's quick thinking and expert use of his spear helped him secure the victory. The battlefield fell silent as the fallen knight was carted away.
• The politician felt completely speared by the unexpected attack from the media, exposing her past indiscretions. The scandal broke on live television and could not be defended. She scrambled for a response that wouldn't hurt her reputation even more. The damage caused by this event could never be fixed.
• The comedian, feeling underprepared for the show, felt speared by the heckler's unexpected barb during the performance. The crowd went silent and shifted their gaze to the stage, watching what happened. All it took was one moment of silence before the comedian went on an all out attack. The heckler's intentions were clear.
• The meteor speared through the atmosphere and crashed into the field causing mass destruction of anything in its way. The impact created a crater and caused the planet to shake. The events will change humanity forever, as the future of the planet hangs in the balance. The landscape was scarred by the event and nothing will ever be the same.