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

But experts told Healthcare Brew that payers are increasing cost-sharing for enrollees, shifting them into narrower networks, and cutting supplemental benefits in response to a spike in utilization and medical costs over the last couple years. — Caroline Catherman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

The spike in energy costs, including gasoline, diesel and heating oil, is another case in point. — Markus Schneider, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Monthly premiums will spike by up to 29% for Georgians who purchase their health insurance plans from the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to state data obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

In the complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Attorney General Rob Bonta said that immigration detentions at courthouses in California have spiked in recent months despite a court order in a different case barring the practice. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026