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

In 1885, after the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven in, future company president William Cornelius Van Horne built hotels along the route. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

The administration says longstanding federal policy of getting people into permanent housing first, then offering voluntary treatment, has failed, and is to blame for the pandemic spike in homelessness. — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Verb

Global oil prices are spiking as the US-Iran war drags on, leading to blockbuster profits for oil companies and higher gas prices for US drivers. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Horchata and cucumber-lime aguas frescas, served in plastic bags in the street cart style, can be spiked with tequila. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026