spike

spindle

perforate, riddle

bayonet, dirk, gimlet, pike, poniard, prong, quill

pinprick, poke, prick, punch, thrust

cut, knife, slice

arouse, awake, awaken, raise, rouse, stir, wake (up)

activate, actuate, drive, impel, motivate, motive, move, propel

charge, electrify, galvanize

enkindle, excite, ferment, foment, incite, inflame (also enflame), instigate, kindle, provoke, set off, spark, trigger, turn on, whip (up)

abet, boost, buoy, cheer, embolden, fortify, hearten, infuse, inspire, lift, rally, steel, strengthen

reactivate, reanimate, reawake, reawaken, recharge, recreate, reenergize, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, restimulate, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive