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spear Synonyms

Another word for spear

Choosing another word for spear depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A weapon consisting of a long shaft, typically wooden, with a sharpened point or metal head, used for thrusting or throwing.

Usage Example

"The ancient hunters crafted a long javelin to hunt large game from a safer distance."

Strongest
javelin
lance
Strong
pike
harpoon
Weak
halberd

• verb (Context 2)

To pierce or strike with a spear or another pointed object.

Usage Example

"She used a wooden skewer to pierce a piece of fruit from the platter."

Strongest
pierce
impale
skewer
Strong
stab
transfix
harpoon
lance
puncture
spike

• noun (Context 3)

A slender, pointed shoot or stalk of a plant, especially that of asparagus or broccoli.

Usage Example

"The chef prepared a side dish using fresh asparagus spears roasted with olive oil."

Strongest
shoot
stalk
Strong
stem
sprout
blade
Weak
sprig

• Nearby Words

speakerphone
speakership
speakout
spear
spearer
spearfish
spearfishing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spear
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