Synonyms of spikes

spikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of spike

1

as in darts

Related Words

• darts
• spears
• lances
• pike
• javelins
• shafts
• harpoons
• halberds
• pikestaffs
• tridents
• gaffs
• leisters

2

as in jumps

Related Words

• jumps
• extensions
• continuations
• upturns
• run-ups
• appendixes
• accessions
• uptrends
• increases
• gains
• complements
• accumulations
• increments
• collections
• raises
• augmentations
• gatherings
• upticks
• proliferations
• additions
• expansions
• boosts
• accruals
• assemblages
• more
• supplements
• step-ups
• rises
• accretions
• pluses
• addenda

Dissimilar Words

• reductions
• decreases
• losses
• declines
• falls
• depletions
• shrinkages
• decrements
• abatements
• diminutions
• falloffs
• drop-offs
• deductions
• step-downs
• diminishments
• subtractions

spikes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spike

1

as in stabs

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabs
• punctures
• pierces
• picks
• jabs
• sticks
• pecks
• spears
• spits
• lances
• impales
• runs through
• harpoons
• slices
• pokes
• skewers
• gores
• punches
• transfixes
• pinks
• transpierces
• spindles
• cuts
• quills
• pikes
• perforates
• pricks
• thrusts
• riddles
• knifes
• bayonets
• prongs
• poniards
• pinpricks
• gimlets
• dirks

2

as in stimulates

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

• stimulates
• stirs
• triggers
• arouses
• animates
• provokes
• drives
• activates
• energizes
• fires
• braces
• cheers
• lifts
• sparks
• electrifies
• zips (up)
• rallies
• quickens
• vitalizes
• fillips
• excites
• enlivens
• charges
• awakens
• raises
• motives
• vivifies
• inspires
• boosts
• amps (up)
• invigorates
• motivates
• moves
• propels
• jump-starts
• revives
• peps (up)
• livens (up)
• strengthens
• recreates
• rouses
• gingers (up)
• jazzes (up)
• awakes
• juices up
• sets off
• wakes (up)
• refreshes
• buoys
• resurrects
• actuates
• galvanizes
• impels
• incites
• whips (up)
• ferments
• turns on
• renews
• foments
• inflames
• steels
• infuses
• kindles
• regenerates
• reactivates
• instigates
• recharges
• emboldens
• fortifies
• heartens
• enkindles
• restimulates
• refreshens
• reanimates
• reawakens
• reawakes
• rekindles
• reinvigorates
• abets
• reenergizes
• resuscitates
• revitalizes
• rejuvenates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kills
• damps
• wears
• dampens
• drains
• deadens
• dulls
• burns out
• exhausts
• wears out
• knocks out
• curbs
• saps
• weakens
• undermines
• fatigues
• slows
• checks
• does in
• harasses
• washes out
• inhibits
• enfeebles
• debilitates
• restrains
• wearies
• suppresses
• enervates
• stunts
• fags
• quenches
• represses
• stills
• discourages
• kayoes
• quells
• tuckers (out)
• demoralizes
• daunts
• jades
• disheartens
• dispirits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spikes

Noun

The team identified a continuous midline feature that began as a fleshy crest along the neck and trunk and transitioned over the hips into a single row of spikes running down the tail — each spike positioned over a single vertebra and fitted to each other. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

Verb

Stressful morning habits, like rushing or checking emails, can trigger a stress response that spikes blood pressure. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026

In reality, when our core temperature rises, cortisol spikes. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

On extreme heat days above 90°F, that risk spikes by nearly 10%. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2026

The uniform mounded shape and purple hues of the flower spikes, along with the contrasting silvery foliage, add attractive structure and framing along the edges of paved walkways. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026

The soft, willowy branches bear red flower spikes on the tips in warm months. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

The approach is intended to improve reliability, speed up processing, and help redistribute workloads when demand spikes. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026

This makes the foreground stars stand out even more, with beaming diffraction spikes emanating outward. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 June 2026