Synonyms of spike

spike 1 of 2

noun

1

as in dart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dart
• spear
• lance
• pike
• shaft
• javelin
• harpoon
• halberd
• trident
• halbert
• gaff
• leister
• pikestaff

2

as in upturn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upturn
• jump
• continuation
• extension
• run-up
• increase
• appendix
• uptrend
• uptick
• accession
• increment
• complement
• raise
• accumulation
• augmentation
• boost
• more
• rise
• proliferation
• collection
• gathering
• expansion
• addition
• gain
• plus
• step-up
• accrual
• supplement
• accretion
• assemblage
• addendum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decrease
• reduction
• decline
• loss
• lowering
• fall
• depletion
• falloff
• shrinkage
• diminution
• decrement
• abatement
• lessening
• diminishment
• drop-off
• deduction
• step-down
• subtraction

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• decrease
• reduction
• decline
• loss
• lowering
• fall
• depletion
• falloff
• shrinkage
• diminution
• decrement
• abatement
• lessening
• diminishment
• drop-off
• deduction
• step-down
• subtraction

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spike

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to stab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stab
• pierce
• puncture
• jab
• stick
• pick
• spear
• impale
• pink
• lance
• gore
• spit
• harpoon
• punch
• peck
• run through
• slice
• skewer
• poke
• transpierce
• cut
• transfix
• pike
• spindle
• knife
• bayonet
• thrust
• prong
• prick
• quill
• perforate
• riddle
• dirk
• pinprick
• poniard
• gimlet

2

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• stir
• trigger
• drive
• fire
• arouse
• provoke
• animate
• brace
• boost
• spark
• activate
• lift
• energize
• fillip
• cheer
• electrify
• rally
• charge
• raise
• quicken
• excite
• motive
• propel
• revive
• rouse
• invigorate
• vitalize
• awaken
• juice up
• inspire
• enliven
• motivate
• strengthen
• jump-start
• vivify
• recreate
• awake
• move
• set off
• pep (up)
• zip (up)
• jazz (up)
• liven (up)
• steel
• buoy
• actuate
• amp (up)
• galvanize
• incite
• refresh
• ginger (up)
• resurrect
• impel
• turn on
• foment
• ferment
• renew
• instigate
• kindle
• inflame
• wake (up)
• infuse
• restimulate
• reactivate
• fortify
• embolden
• enflame
• rekindle
• reawake
• regenerate
• reinvigorate
• abet
• recharge
• hearten
• enkindle
• reawaken
• reenergize
• reanimate
• resuscitate
• whip (up)
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• dampen
• dull
• damp
• knock out
• drain
• wear
• deaden
• sap
• fatigue
• curb
• slow
• undermine
• wear out
• weary
• weaken
• exhaust
• restrain
• harass
• check
• wash out
• debilitate
• suppress
• stunt
• inhibit
• burn out
• tucker (out)
• quell
• enfeeble
• enervate
• quench
• jade
• repress
• discourage
• still
• fag
• kayo
• demoralize
• daunt
• dishearten
• do in
• dispirit

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• kill
• dampen
• dull
• damp
• knock out
• drain
• wear
• deaden
• sap
• fatigue
• curb
• slow
• undermine
• wear out
• weary
• weaken
• exhaust
• restrain
• harass
• check
• wash out
• debilitate
• suppress
• stunt
• inhibit
• burn out
• tucker (out)
• quell
• enfeeble
• enervate
• quench
• jade
• repress
• discourage
• still
• fag
• kayo
• demoralize
• daunt
• dishearten
• do in
• dispirit

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