Synonyms of spike

spike 1 of 2

noun

1

as in dart

Related Words

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

2

as in jump

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

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
• pick
• stick
• spear
• impale
• pink
• spit
• lance
• peck
• run through
• gore
• punch
• slice
• skewer
• transfix
• poke
• harpoon
• transpierce
• cut
• spindle
• pike
• knife
• perforate
• thrust
• prick
• riddle
• bayonet
• prong
• quill
• pinprick
• poniard
• dirk
• 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
• arouse
• trigger
• provoke
• animate
• drive
• activate
• energize
• cheer
• brace
• fire
• lift
• electrify
• jazz (up)
• boost
• excite
• spark
• quicken
• raise
• zip (up)
• awaken
• invigorate
• rally
• motive
• revive
• vitalize
• inspire
• enliven
• propel
• charge
• liven (up)
• rouse
• jump-start
• motivate
• strengthen
• vivify
• amp (up)
• fillip
• recreate
• awake
• pep (up)
• juice up
• move
• set off
• wake (up)
• ginger (up)
• actuate
• refresh
• steel
• galvanize
• resurrect
• incite
• impel
• buoy
• turn on
• renew
• foment
• whip (up)
• ferment
• instigate
• kindle
• inflame
• infuse
• fortify
• reactivate
• embolden
• regenerate
• rekindle
• reinvigorate
• abet
• hearten
• recharge
• restimulate
• reawaken
• reanimate
• resuscitate
• revitalize
• reawake
• enkindle
• rejuvenate
• reenergize
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spike

Noun

Throw in the Lions’ consistent offensive potency during the Jared Goff era inside Ford Field, and the odds of Johnson posting at least top-10 production at the position spike. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

And over the weekend, when rain chances spike to 80% chance in Miami-Dade and Broward, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Even though energy prices have not spiked as high as many feared, the Brown University tracker demonstrates how this conflict is eroding Americans’ discretionary income. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

The clock appeared to run out on TFA before quarterback Deuce Woods could spike the ball to stop it, but officials determined there was one second left in the game. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026