Harpooning is a term that refers to the act of piercing or spearing an object, usually a fish or whale, with a harpoon. However, there are other words that can be used to describe this action. Some synonyms for harpooning include spearing, impaling, piercing, skewering, and jabbing. These words all describe the act of using a sharp object to pierce or stab something. They can be used interchangeably with the word harpooning in most contexts, and can be used to add variety to writing or speech. Additionally, they can be used to make language more accessible to those who may not be familiar with the term "harpooning".