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

Closings hit a September low Even before the rate spike landed, buyers tapped the brakes. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

The phrase appears to have first come around in the early to mid-2010s and then saw a major spike at the end of 2025 going into 2026, according to Google trends. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

All the Washington Commanders needed to do was spike the ball and kick a game-ending field goal in overtime. — Jake Kauderer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Months of American and Israeli bombs have damaged the country’s industries and infrastructure, spiking unemployment and pushing more Iranians into poverty. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026