Synonyms of spikes

spikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of spike

1

as in darts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in jumps

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reductions
• losses
• falls
• declines
• shrinkages
• depletions
• falloffs
• drop-offs
• decrements
• abatements
• diminutions
• step downs
• diminishments
• step-downs
• deductions
• stepdowns
• 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
• excites
• fillips
• charges
• enlivens
• awakens
• raises
• motives
• vivifies
• inspires
• boosts
• amps (up)
• invigorates
• motivates
• moves
• propels
• jump-starts
• revives
• peps (up)
• livens (up)
• strengthens
• recreates
• rouses
• gingers (up)
• awakes
• jazzes (up)
• juices up
• sets off
• wakes (up)
• refreshes
• buoys
• resurrects
• actuates
• galvanizes
• impels
• incites
• whips (up)
• ferments
• enflames
• 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